Discovering the Lead Mining Heritage of the North Pennines

This guide provides information (and a map) on the many and varied and fascinating places in the North Pennines where signs of the area's industrial past can still be seen, including: Langley Smelt Mill Chimney, Nenthead, Killhope Museum, Allenheads, Rookhope Arch, Weardale Museum, Shildon Engine House, West Rigg Opencut and Eggleston Saddle House. An interesting map also shows the historical lead routes to Blaydon.
 ©

Location: 

The leaflet details 14 locations across the North Pennines AONB.

Terrain: 

  • Off road sections
  • On road sections

Area: 

Access: 

  • Car parking

Interests: