Isaac's Tea Trail

Cumbria, Northumberland

A challenging 37 mile circuit over the North Pennines with over 5000ft of ascent, visiting Allendale Town, River East Allen, Carrshield Moor, Nenthead, River Nent, Alston, Blagill, River South Tyne and returning via Ouston Fell. Named after a character of yesteryear, this route starts at Isaac's Well in Allendale and passes a number of Methodist Chapels and other places associated with the Holden family, Isaac having worked as a travelling tea seller and money raiser in the mid-1800s. A plaque to Isaac Holden is at Isaac's Well at the start and finish of the trail, in Allendale Market Place. Isaac raised the funds for the well in 1849 to provide a safe water supply at a time when cholera and typhoid were rife.

Near Ninebanks Church Isaac's old hearse house has been refurbished and now serves as a daytime walkers' shelter and information point.

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Details:

Path Type:	Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark:	Isaac logo on green disc
Attributes:	Challenging AONB Moorland River Heritage Religious
Start and Finish:	NY838558 - Isaac's Well, Allendale, Northumberland
Web Sites:	Isaac's Tea Trail Independent Hostels UK - Isaac's Tea Trail Accommodation Isaac's Tea Trail : a 58km circular walk through the North Pennines Walking Isaac's Tea Trail : the short-distance approach to walking a long-distance footpath Isaac's Tea Trail (Youtube)

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

External PDF	Isaac's Tea Trail - Leaflet  (Allenheads Trust Ltd )
Guidebook	A guide to Isaac's Tea Trail : hidden heritage in England's north country  (Allenheads Trust Ltd  - 2013 )
Certificate	Certificate for Isaac's Tea Trail  (Northumberland Life )

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