Allendale Town Northumberland Map

About Allendale Town

Allendale Town breathes the quietude of the North Pennines, a landscape that shapes its very character. It lies 12.8 km south-west of Hexham (from Hexham: bearing 230°T, OS grid NY 838 558), and is situated south-south-east of Catton village. The village green, a generous expanse of well-trodden grass, often catches the soft, diffused light that filters through the wide Northumberland sky, lending a gentle luminescence to the surrounding stone buildings. Historically, lead mining left its mark on the economy of Allendale Town, and echoes of that industry can still be felt in the rugged contours of the surrounding hills. The River Allen, a silver thread through the valley, contributes a constant, murmuring presence, its waters reflecting the shifting moods of the weather. The parish church, St. Cuthbert's, stands as a solid anchor, its ancient stones bearing witness to centuries of local life and devotion. The spirit of Allendale Town is one of enduring resilience, a quiet strength drawn from the vast, open moorland that embraces it.

About This Allendale Town Map Page

Explore Allendale Town, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.897026, -2.253719. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.