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Leadbank Gate to Birk Hott section in the West Allen valley 

The public footpath on the definitive map has been made accessible following the building of a stile where there used to be a barbed wire fence. However the nearby route along the track is still open for walkers and avoids a farmyard, gardens and a stile.

Greener Miles – Ultra Event 2nd August 2025

Greener Miles are again organising an ultra event to run the route of Isaacs Tea Trail, starting in Allendale Town, on 2nd August 2025.  This time the run will be in reverse ie in an anti-clockwise direction. 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.