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Allenheads Information Board – Gin Hill Mine Shaft loop from Ninebanks

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North East England

Allenheads Information Board – Gin Hill Mine Shaft loop from Ninebanks

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Allenheads Information Board – Gin Hill Mine Shaft loop from Ninebanks

03:06

46.3km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

10.5 km

Isaac's Tea Trail and Scenic Road near Nenthead

Highlight • Cycleway

Scenic minor road between Nenthead & Allenheads - shorter option fewer cars than main A road.

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2

14.9 km

Thorn Green Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Tiny campsite on terraced ground between trees. Simple place.
Bit midgey but worth a pitch.

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3

17.2 km

The Hemmel Café & Craft Shop, Allenheads

Highlight • Cafe

Great breakfast.
Owner couldn't do enough to help.
Bike friendly.

Tip by

4

17.3 km

Allenheads Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Walking and cycling routes showing tourist info and sites of interest

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5

17.3 km

Decorative Mining Cart Train at Allenheads

Highlight • Structure

Just outside the Allenheads Inn

Tip by

6

17.3 km

Armstrong's Hydraulic Engine

Highlight • Monument

Restored hydraulic engine that still runs

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7

17.4 km

Gin Hill Mine Shaft

Highlight • Historical Site

There is little of the old mine itself, other than the narrow entrance to the mine shaft. Easy to confuse with a well, but the information board prevents that.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

18.8 km

View of Coalcleugh Road in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

To Coalcleugh

Tip by

45.3 km

Ninebanks Tower

Ruins

B

46.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

14.1 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

9°C

3°C

31 %

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