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Stream to River Allen – Morralee Wood and Tarn loop from Bardon Mill

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North East England

Stream to River Allen – Morralee Wood and Tarn loop from Bardon Mill

Moderate

16

runners

Stream to River Allen – Morralee Wood and Tarn loop from Bardon Mill

00:44

6.02km

120m

Running

Moderate run. 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 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.68 km

Stream to River Allen

Highlight • Natural

If walking in summer with dogs be aware of the tics when you get back.

Tip by

2

2.14 km

Wooden Footbridge Over the River Allen

Highlight • River

Pretty wooden footbridge over a scenic stretch of the River Allen.

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3

4.37 km

Morralee Tarn

Highlight • Natural

This small tarn, located on the east side of the River Allen, was originally dug out as a boating lake by the Victorians. Now, it's a peaceful haven where you can take the opportunity to spot some wildlife.

Tip by

4

4.69 km

Morralee Wood and Tarn

Highlight • Lake

5

5.97 km

Entrance to Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

Highlight • Rest Area

Note the bridge has been missing for a while (mid 2019) so you will currently have to walk up & down same side rather than doing a loop on both sides.

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B

6.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

1.64 km

1.03 km

280 m

Surfaces

2.72 km

1.73 km

1.23 km

317 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

11°C

3°C

27 %

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