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Acton Moor

Downs, Moorland in Northumberland

England

Acton Moor

Dryburn Moor Looking NNE from just south of Dryburn Bridge on the Allendale to Carrshield road across <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/413043">NY7952 : Dry Burn Cleugh</a> towards Middle Edge. The top of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2158383">NY8053 : The southern Allendale lead smelting flue chimney</a> can be seen on the horizon (far right, above a patch of lighter coloured ground).
Dryburn Moor Credit: Mike Quinn

Acton Moor is a picturesque area located in Northumberland, England, known for its stunning downs and moorland. It stretches over a vast expanse of approximately 10 square miles and is situated in the northern part of the county. The moorland landscape is characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered slopes, and open grasslands.

The moorland of Acton Moor is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an important habitat for wildlife. Visitors can spot various bird species, including grouse, curlew, and lapwings, as well as mammals like hares and foxes. The heather that carpets the moors bursts into a vibrant purple hue during the summer months, creating a breathtaking sight.

The terrain of Acton Moor is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. There are numerous trails and paths that crisscross the area, offering visitors the chance to explore its natural beauty. The moorland also provides a tranquil setting for picnics and nature walks, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Acton Moor is a place of natural beauty and tranquility, offering a unique experience for nature enthusiasts. With its stunning downs and moorland, diverse wildlife, and opportunities for outdoor activities, it is a destination that should not be missed by those seeking a connection with the natural world.

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Acton Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.862873/-2.2991978 or Grid Reference NY8052. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dryburn Moor Looking NNE from just south of Dryburn Bridge on the Allendale to Carrshield road across <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/413043">NY7952 : Dry Burn Cleugh</a> towards Middle Edge. The top of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2158383">NY8053 : The southern Allendale lead smelting flue chimney</a> can be seen on the horizon (far right, above a patch of lighter coloured ground).
Dryburn Moor
Looking NNE from just south of Dryburn Bridge on the Allendale to Carrshield road across NY7952 : Dry Burn Cleugh towards Middle Edge. The top of NY8053 : The southern Allendale lead smelting flue chimney can be seen on the horizon (far right, above a patch of lighter coloured ground).
Descending Acton Moor
Descending Acton Moor
Path to Taylorburn On the hillside above West Allendale. Compare with the snowy scene at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1705418">NY7950 : Path to Taylorburn</a>.
Path to Taylorburn
On the hillside above West Allendale. Compare with the snowy scene at NY7950 : Path to Taylorburn.
Moorland road to Allendale This moorland road linking the upper end of West Allendale with Allendale Town rises to almost 500 metres above sea level.
Moorland road to Allendale
This moorland road linking the upper end of West Allendale with Allendale Town rises to almost 500 metres above sea level.
Fence line above West Allendale
Fence line above West Allendale
Gate and fence above West Allendale
Gate and fence above West Allendale
Moorland road to Allendale This moorland road linking Carrshield and Allendale Town rises to almost 500 metres above sea level.
Moorland road to Allendale
This moorland road linking Carrshield and Allendale Town rises to almost 500 metres above sea level.
Greenleycleugh Crags Greenleycleugh Crags is a long, low band of rock on the flank of Brownley Hill overlooking West Allendale. The rock is broken into blocks with little in the way of any continuous rock face.
Greenleycleugh Crags
Greenleycleugh Crags is a long, low band of rock on the flank of Brownley Hill overlooking West Allendale. The rock is broken into blocks with little in the way of any continuous rock face.
Rocks of Greenleycleugh Crags Greenleycleugh Crags is a long, low band of rock on the flank of Brownley Hill overlooking West Allendale which is the valley beyond the blocks. The distant ground is Whitfield Moor.
Rocks of Greenleycleugh Crags
Greenleycleugh Crags is a long, low band of rock on the flank of Brownley Hill overlooking West Allendale which is the valley beyond the blocks. The distant ground is Whitfield Moor.
Moorland across Dryburn Cleugh Dryburn Cleugh is the groove immediately in the foreground of the image; Dryburn Moor lies beyond. The fencing to the right of the image centre surrounds an open shaft in the hill slope which angles down into the ground. In such a location, West Allendale in the North Pennines, it's tempting to think that there's a metal mining connection but the photographer is more inclined towards it being a naturally developed cavity.
Moorland across Dryburn Cleugh
Dryburn Cleugh is the groove immediately in the foreground of the image; Dryburn Moor lies beyond. The fencing to the right of the image centre surrounds an open shaft in the hill slope which angles down into the ground. In such a location, West Allendale in the North Pennines, it's tempting to think that there's a metal mining connection but the photographer is more inclined towards it being a naturally developed cavity.
On Dryburn Moor
On Dryburn Moor
On Kevelin Moor Looking down into West Allen Dale.
On Kevelin Moor
Looking down into West Allen Dale.
Footbridge across Dry Burn Dry Burn runs in a steep-sided valley feeding into the River West Allen. The bridge is a footbridge with a surprisingly narrow footway - surely no more than 50 cm. between the stones of the low parapets; it's now on the route of a walk known as Isaac's Tea Trail. (The burn was by no means dry, on the day the image was recorded.)
Footbridge across Dry Burn
Dry Burn runs in a steep-sided valley feeding into the River West Allen. The bridge is a footbridge with a surprisingly narrow footway - surely no more than 50 cm. between the stones of the low parapets; it's now on the route of a walk known as Isaac's Tea Trail. (The burn was by no means dry, on the day the image was recorded.)
Lane heading east-south-east on east side of West Allendale The lane is a byway and is on the eastern slope of West Allendale. It's a curious route: being a byway it's usable by all public means including vehicles, even powered ones, and yet it goes nowhere. It ends at a moorland gate where, in the image there's a clump of trees. Beyond that gate there's no public right of way although it is access land. There's not even a continuing, traceable route of any sort on the ground! The small spot at the right side of the image just against the sky isn't a blemish - it's a hang glider.
Lane heading east-south-east on east side of West Allendale
The lane is a byway and is on the eastern slope of West Allendale. It's a curious route: being a byway it's usable by all public means including vehicles, even powered ones, and yet it goes nowhere. It ends at a moorland gate where, in the image there's a clump of trees. Beyond that gate there's no public right of way although it is access land. There's not even a continuing, traceable route of any sort on the ground! The small spot at the right side of the image just against the sky isn't a blemish - it's a hang glider.
Mossy domes and rushes on Dryburn Moor A view to the north over the moorland of Dryburn Moor with West Allendale beyond. OS maps show prominently, at the 1:50 000 scale and less so at 1:25 000, a track connecting the public road at Dryburn Bridge with the lane of a byway to the west. The image was recorded during an attempt to follow that route, but there's very little trace of it on the ground.
Mossy domes and rushes on Dryburn Moor
A view to the north over the moorland of Dryburn Moor with West Allendale beyond. OS maps show prominently, at the 1:50 000 scale and less so at 1:25 000, a track connecting the public road at Dryburn Bridge with the lane of a byway to the west. The image was recorded during an attempt to follow that route, but there's very little trace of it on the ground.
Carriers' Way passing smelt mill chimney The road follows the route of the Carriers' Way, an ancient transport route that in the past played a part in the transport of lead ore and other goods. The chimney is the southern one of two on moorland above the valleys, West and East Allendale. Acton Moor / Black Hill is the higher ground in the distance.
Carriers' Way passing smelt mill chimney
The road follows the route of the Carriers' Way, an ancient transport route that in the past played a part in the transport of lead ore and other goods. The chimney is the southern one of two on moorland above the valleys, West and East Allendale. Acton Moor / Black Hill is the higher ground in the distance.
Allen Smelt Mill flue and chimney remains One of two lead smelt mill flues crossing moorland from Allendale, this one dating from 1835-37. The flue is some two-and-a-half miles in length. Despite being ruinous in sections, the incredible work of the stonemasons can still be appreciated. The chimney in the background, the earlier of two on the moor, was built in 1840. This chimney served an extension to an earlier flue, completed over the previous two years. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.
Allen Smelt Mill flue and chimney remains
One of two lead smelt mill flues crossing moorland from Allendale, this one dating from 1835-37. The flue is some two-and-a-half miles in length. Despite being ruinous in sections, the incredible work of the stonemasons can still be appreciated. The chimney in the background, the earlier of two on the moor, was built in 1840. This chimney served an extension to an earlier flue, completed over the previous two years. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.
Chimney and cairn on the moor The 1840 Allen Smelt Mill flue chimney and a much smaller construction, a small cairn, to the right. The seat just out of shot to the right provides a superb view across the area as far as the Tyneside conurbation. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.
Chimney and cairn on the moor
The 1840 Allen Smelt Mill flue chimney and a much smaller construction, a small cairn, to the right. The seat just out of shot to the right provides a superb view across the area as far as the Tyneside conurbation. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.
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Acton Moor is located at Grid Ref: NY8052 (Lat: 54.862873, Lng: -2.2991978)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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