Allen Confluence Gravels, North Pennines

Name: Allen Confluence Gravels
Address: North Pennines, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in North Pennines

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The Allen Confluence Gravels is the name given to a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Northumberland, England. The site, listed since 1968, has an 'outstanding assemblage of river margin invertebrates.' ()

Coordinates: 54°55'22"N, 2°18'43"W

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North Pennines United Kingdom

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Allen Confluence Gravels – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allen Banks & Staward Gorge, Staward Peel, Vindolanda, Sycamore Gap Tree.

2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Allen Banks & Staward Gorge
70 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge offers visitors a spectacular immersion into one of the United Kingdom's most enchanting ancient woodlands. This protected area, managed by the National Trust, is a haven for nature enthusiasts...
1.3 miN
Forts and castles
Staward Peel, North Pennines
34 min walk • Staward Peel, or Staward Pele, is a peel tower located in the National Trust property of Allen Banks & Staward Gorge in Northumberland, England.
5.1 miNW
History museum, Historical place, Museum
Vindolanda, Northumberland National Park
130 min walk • Vindolanda was a Roman auxiliary fort just south of Hadrian's Wall in northern England, which it originally pre-dated. Archaeological excavations of the site show it was under Roman occupation from roughly 85 AD to 370 AD.
6.1 miNW
Area
Sycamore Gap Tree, Hadrian's Wall
156 min walk • The Sycamore Gap Tree or Robin Hood Tree is a sycamore tree standing next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. It is located in a dramatic dip in the landscape and is a popular photographic subject, described as one of the most photographed trees in the country.
4.3 miNE
Bridge
Old Haydon Bridge
111 min walk • Old Haydon Bridge is a footbridge across the River South Tyne providing access between the Northern and Southern sides of the village of Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, England.
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Briarwood Banks
54 min walk • Briarwood Banks is the name given to a woodland Site of Special Scientific Interest in north Northumberland, North East England. Composed mainly of elm, oak and ash, the site is semi-natural and now recovering from the removal of planted conifers.
6.1 miNW
Area
Milecastle 39, Hadrian's Wall
157 min walk • Milecastle 39 is a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
6.8 miNW
Area
Milecastle 41, Hadrian's Wall
173 min walk • Milecastle 41 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
6.5 miNW
Area
Milecastle 40, Hadrian's Wall
166 min walk • Milecastle 40 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
5.6 miS
Monastery
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
142 min walk • Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is a Buddhist monastery and retreat centre located in Northumberland, in northern England. The monastic order is equally for men and women.
7.2 miNW
Area
Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall
185 min walk • Milecastle 42 is a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.