Isaac Hesslegrave’s return to Isaac’s Tea Trail – 27th May
Before he could walk, Isaac Hesslegrave was carried on a section of Isaac’s Tea Trail during a short stay in Alston. It must have made an impression, for as a ten-year-old, Isaac returned to complete the full 37 miles in 2018 with his father, Gareth. 
Coming up again from Cheshire they have their sights’ on doing the trail in one go on Monday 27 May. Please, give them a wave.
This is only half the story, as this is just preparation for an even bigger challenge over in the Lake District between 5-7 July for Operation Dragnet. A combined Explorer Scout and Scout Network event, where team work and navigation skills are tested to the limit over a 35–40-mile trek, as competitors try and evade capture.
For further details see http://www.dragnet.org.uk
Isaac will be raising funds for a trip to Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in Switzerland in 2025 with his Explorer Scout Unit. You can support him, and his fellow Scouts by going to their fund raising page.
Greener Miles – Ultra Event – 3rd August 2024
Greener Miles are again organising an ultra event to run the route of Isaacs Tea Trail, starting in Allendale Town, on 3rd August 2024. If you don’t fancy the ultra event, there is also a marathon and an 11 mile sprint. For all of the details and information about entering the event, see their website.
With the help of a donation from Greener Miles Running and with the agreement of the landowners, an awkward stile near Pry Hill in the East Allen is being replaced with a metal pedestrian Marlow Gate.
Tea Trail blog with Countrystride
Session from Countrystride with Roger Morris & Anne Leuchars rambling the section of the trail from Alston to Epiacum: Countrystride #83: ALSTON & Isaac’s Tea Trail
Nent Valley Interpretation Panel
Working with the Coal Authority, the trail is to be included on an interpretation panel near Lovelady Shield to help explain the Water Treatment Work in the Nent Valley.