Andrew's Cleugh

Valley in Northumberland

England

Andrew's Cleugh

Timber stacks from adjacent clear felling Beside the track to Rushy Knowe.
Timber stacks from adjacent clear felling Credit: Russel Wills

Andrew's Cleugh is a picturesque valley located in the county of Northumberland, England. Situated near the village of Allendale, it is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The valley is nestled within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering visitors breathtaking views and a sense of serenity.

Andrew's Cleugh is characterized by its rolling hills, lush green meadows, and meandering streams. The valley is home to an abundance of wildlife, including various species of birds, mammals, and plant life. This makes it an ideal spot for nature lovers and avid birdwatchers.

The valley is also known for its historical significance. It has remnants of medieval settlements and is dotted with ancient stone structures, providing a glimpse into the region's past. The area was once an important mining site, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of old mine shafts and ruined buildings.

Andrew's Cleugh offers visitors numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking and walking trails crisscross the valley, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. The valley is also a popular spot for picnics and relaxation, with several designated areas providing benches and picnic tables.

Overall, Andrew's Cleugh is a hidden gem in Northumberland, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside. With its stunning landscapes, rich history, and abundance of wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic retreat.

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Andrew's Cleugh Images

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Timber stacks from adjacent clear felling Beside the track to Rushy Knowe.
Timber stacks from adjacent clear felling
Beside the track to Rushy Knowe.
Track from the bothy Through the trees, over the footbridge and up to the roadend beside the clear felled forest.
Track from the bothy
Through the trees, over the footbridge and up to the roadend beside the clear felled forest.
The end of the public road You are entering forestry territory!
Roughside bothy is down the track on the right.
The end of the public road
You are entering forestry territory! Roughside bothy is down the track on the right.
Gallow Law Viewed from the road end.
Gallow Law
Viewed from the road end.
Pit Cottages With their own shelterbelt.
Beside the High Carriteth Burn.
Sheep look on!
Pit Cottages
With their own shelterbelt. Beside the High Carriteth Burn. Sheep look on!
Stream near Whitchester farm Flowing off Whitchester Moor.
Stream near Whitchester farm
Flowing off Whitchester Moor.
Gate on public road At The Bower.
Gate on public road
At The Bower.
Looking down the valley of Chirdon Burn The Bower is the group of house and cottage. The Bower forest is on the left.
Looking down the valley of Chirdon Burn
The Bower is the group of house and cottage. The Bower forest is on the left.
Chirdon Burn Between Cadger Ford and Dally Castle.
Chirdon Burn
Between Cadger Ford and Dally Castle.
Substantial bridge over Chirdon Burn At Cadger Ford.  The ford has been superseded!
Carries the track to Whitchester and New Chirdon.
Substantial bridge over Chirdon Burn
At Cadger Ford. The ford has been superseded! Carries the track to Whitchester and New Chirdon.
Looking into Andrew's Cleugh A cleugh is Scots for a narrow gorge or chasm with high rocky sides.
This one seemed a haven for wildlife with birds enjoying the berries.
Bower wood on the horizon.
Looking into Andrew's Cleugh
A cleugh is Scots for a narrow gorge or chasm with high rocky sides. This one seemed a haven for wildlife with birds enjoying the berries. Bower wood on the horizon.
A wiggly wall Approaching Whitchester.
A wiggly wall
Approaching Whitchester.
Forest track Leading into Bower forest.
Forest track
Leading into Bower forest.
Rough ground beside the road After clear felling.
Rough ground beside the road
After clear felling.
Cattle on Whitchester Moor With a stream running beside the fence.
Cattle on Whitchester Moor
With a stream running beside the fence.
Snabdaugh Crags Viewed from the track to Whitchester.
Snabdaugh Crags
Viewed from the track to Whitchester.
Whitchester hiding behind its shelter belt With crags intruding into the improved pasture.
Whitchester hiding behind its shelter belt
With crags intruding into the improved pasture.
Dally Castle (remains of) Dally, although never a 'proper' castle, has become woven into local legends and folklore.
The ruins you see today are the remains of what was originally the home of David Lindsey, a Scottish nobleman. Around 700 years ago Lindsey chose this isolated spot to build himself a hall-house.  A hall-house was a defensible building - the earliest type of mediaeval stronghold (apart from the great castles) to survive in Northumberland.
Dally Castle (remains of)
Dally, although never a 'proper' castle, has become woven into local legends and folklore. The ruins you see today are the remains of what was originally the home of David Lindsey, a Scottish nobleman. Around 700 years ago Lindsey chose this isolated spot to build himself a hall-house. A hall-house was a defensible building - the earliest type of mediaeval stronghold (apart from the great castles) to survive in Northumberland.
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Andrew's Cleugh is located at Grid Ref: NY7683 (Lat: 55.14415, Lng: -2.3650589)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Snabdaugh Crags
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