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Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, Bardon Mill

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Allen Banks & Staward Gorge is National Trust property in the English county of Northumberland.It is a Victorian garden in a gorge of the River Allen cutting through woodland. The ruins of Staward Peel, a medieval pele tower, stand on a promontory above the gorge. The property has been designated a site of special scientific interest for its rich flora and fauna. There is a large suspension bridge which has been ruined by the flooding of January 2005.

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By DURHAM_JC77 On February 23, 2018

A lovely walk along the river but don't expect it to be flat. We did the longer walk that includes Staward Peel and there were a lot of uphill sections. It also turned out to be a bit longer than the ... more »
By Ruth H On November 3, 2017

Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely walk , peaceful along the river with good paths and beautiful Autumn colours. more »
By miranda1511 On October 14, 2017

Had a lovely walk. It was a rainy day and we had to negotiate closed roads due to landslides but well worth the de tour. more »

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