Isaac’s Tea Trail
A 37-mile long-distance walk in the North Pennines region of Northumberland roughly following the routes taken by Isaac Holden, a Victorian tea seller. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Isaac’s Well, Allendale
Grid Ref: NY 838 558
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Grid Ref: NY 838 558
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Climbing: 1,585 metres
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL31 North Pennines – Teesdale and Weardale
OL43 Hadrian’s Wall, Haltwhistle and Hexham
Summary
Isaac’s Tea Trail is a long-distance path covering the North Pennine Moors in the Alston and Allendale areas. Launched in 2002, the path was inspired by the tale of Isaac Holden, an itinerant tea seller who in Victorian times was a familiar figure on the rough tracks over Allendale Common and Alston Moor. The trail is administered by Allenheads Trust Ltd with support from Northumberland County Council, the Long Distance Walkers Association, and the Ramblers.