Allenheads
About Allenheads
A quiet lead-mining outpost turned creative retreat, known for its dark skies and rugged North Pennines isolation.
Highlights
- Lead-mining heritage
- Star-gazing sanctuary
- Remote moorland trails
- Victorian industrial charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 416m
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 9
- MTB trails: 20.2km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Allenheads
- Today: 6 to 14 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3510 m (3160 to 3970 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dim. 4 oct. | 6 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 11 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | 7 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 2 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 5 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| sam. 10 oct. | 6 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| dim. 11 oct. | 7 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun. 12 oct. | 8 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 9 h sun |
| mar. 13 oct. | 7 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
Things to do in Allenheads
Hikes nearby - Allenheads (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Allenheads, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Lead Mining Trail
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Slitt Wood and West Rigg Geotrail
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Mineral Valleys Walk: St. John's Chapel
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Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope
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Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short)
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Blanchland Geotrail
VTT près de Allenheads
- Sea to Sea route
Getting to Allenheads
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Teesside International Airport (MME), 60 km away, about 1h11 by road
- London: 5h30 by car, 451 km
Where to stay in Allenheads
27 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-09, from 148 EUR per night, median 187 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Allenheads page.