Allendale Moors
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| Location | Northumberland |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | NY820480, NY790470 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 5,282.81 hectares (20 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1998 |
| Location map | DEFRA MAGIC map |
| Natural England website | |
Allendale Moors is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Northumberland, England. The upland moorland ridge site is listed for its heath, flush and upland grassland which provide a habitat for a nationally important assemblage of moorland breeding birds.[1][2]
Location and natural features
Allendale Moors is situated in the north-east of England, 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Alston and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) west of Allenheads, and between East and West Allen Dales - tributaries of the River Allen - and Nent Dale and Upper Weardale; all found in the south-east of the Northumberland. The u-shaped site, which excludes the valley of the West River Allen from Carrshield northwards, is some 7.4 miles (11.9 km) north to south, and 6 miles (9.7 km) east to west.[1] It is at the northern extent of and part of the North Pennines, itself designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it borders three other SSSI, Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Ashholme Commons, High Knock Shield Meadow and White Ridge Meadow, and it overlaps Hartley Cleugh SSSI.[2]
References
- ^ a b "MAGIC Map Application - Allendle Moors". DEFRA MAGIC Map. DEFRA.
- ^ a b "Allendate Moors SSSI Citation" (PDF). Natural England.
See also
External links
- Natural England SSSI record for Allendale Moors