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Sinderhope

Sinderhope is a hamlet situated on the east Allen Valley in south-west Northumberland.

The population is spread over farms in an area approximately 25 square miles (65 km2). The population is around 80. The mainstay of employment is sheep-farming.

Wildlife is plentiful with many examples of rare birds of Great Britain, such as the black grouse[citation needed], Eurasian whimbrel and Eurasian curlew. The local beauty spot is a ford with wild flowers and a wood called Oldman Bottom, often mistakenly called "Old Man's Bottom".

The whole area is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The community centre was once a school for the area, but now serves as a venue for various local activities[1]


Governance

Sinderhope is in the unitary authority of Northumberland County Council, represented by the Tynedale Division.[2] It is also part of Allendale Parish Council.[3]

Sinderhope is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.


Transport

Road

Sinderhope is about 3 miles (5 km) from Allendale, and about 13 miles (21 km) from Hexham.

Bus

Sinderhope is served by Go North East's 688 service,[4] which connects it to Hexham.


Sports

Sinderhope is home to Sinderhope Pony Trekking Centre.[5]

Isaac's Tea Trail, a popular walk across the North Pennines, also goes through Sinderhope.[6]

Sinderhope is also the base of some grouse shooting activities.


References

  1. ^ "High Forest Community Centre".
  2. ^ "Ordnance Survey Election Maps".
  3. ^ "Allendale Parish Council".
  4. ^ "Go North East 688 bus service".
  5. ^ "Sinderhope Pony Trekking Centre".
  6. ^ "Isaac's Tea Trail".