Catton Village – Allen Smelt Mill loop from Shaw Hill

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Catton Village – Allen Smelt Mill loop from Shaw Hill

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Catton Village – Allen Smelt Mill loop from Shaw Hill

00:54

7.99km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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1.64 km

Splitty Lane Entrance to Catton

Highlight • Trail

This road continues from Leadside Bank into Catton, bit longer than main B road route but has the views for your climbing. This is The Crown village pub with food, if you missed Allendale options.

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1.84 km

Catton Village

Highlight • Settlement

2.73 km

Scenic Road Between Catton and Keenley

Highlight • Viewpoint

This road is a more scenic alternative route to bypass Allendale town between Catton & Keenley.

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3.13 km

Allen Smelt Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to bridge over River East Allen. Also eatery & vets in here. Can then walk alongside river between Allendale & Catton.

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4.27 km

View of the River in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

7.99 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

1.48 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

3.67 km

1.66 km

1.50 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

6°C

76 %

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Catton Village – Allen Smelt Mill loop from Shaw Hill

Splitty Lane Entrance to Catton

Catton Village

Scenic Road Between Catton and Keenley

Allen Smelt Mill

View of the River in North Pennines National Landscape

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