Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

This extensive area of woodland gorge and rocky river scenery, including the 41-hectare (101-acre) SSSI of Stawardpeel Woods, has many miles of waymarked walks through ornamental and ancient woods.

On a high promontory within Staward Wood are the remains of a medieval pele tower and at Allen Banks is a reconstructed Victorian summerhouse.

Natural river gorge cutting through ancient woodland Site of Special Scientific Interest for its rich plant and animal life Incredible views from a medieval pele tower on a hillside above the gorge Beauty and tranquillity with miles of footpath to explore