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Stream to River Allen – Victorian Summerhouse loop from Vindolanda Fort

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Stream to River Allen – Victorian Summerhouse loop from Vindolanda Fort

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Stream to River Allen – Victorian Summerhouse loop from Vindolanda Fort

03:27

12.9km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.61 km

Entrance to Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

Highlight • Rest Area

Note the bridge has been missing for a while (mid 2019) so you will currently have to walk up & down same side rather than doing a loop on both sides.

Tip by

7.12 km

Wooden Footbridge Over the River Allen

Highlight • River

Pretty wooden footbridge over a scenic stretch of the River Allen.

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7.58 km

Stream to River Allen

Highlight • Natural

If walking in summer with dogs be aware of the tics when you get back.

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8.16 km

This Victorian summerhouse is the ideal spot to take a brief pause, catch your breath, and enjoy the incredible views and the surrounding nature. Getting to it involves climbing a steep hill, but it's definitely worth it.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

4.46 km

3.42 km

319 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

2.90 km

2.49 km

2.13 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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Stream to River Allen – Victorian Summerhouse loop from Vindolanda Fort

Entrance to Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

Wooden Footbridge Over the River Allen

Stream to River Allen

Victorian Summerhouse

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