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Alendale is a
small village in
the picturesque
Allen valley,
backed by the
hills and moors
of the North
Pennines. Once a
prosperous major
centre for the
mining of lead,
it is now a much
smaller rural
settlement,
though relics of
it's industrial
past can still
be found in the
surrounding
countryside.
Laying within a
designated area
of outstanding
natural beauty,
Allendale is a
popular base for
walkers and has
a good range of
accommodation,
tea rooms and
gift shops.
The valley is
sometimes
referred to as
Mallendale by
fans of the
author,
Catherine
Cookson, as this
was the setting
for her 'Mallen
Streak' Trilogy.
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