A county walking site has been forced to close following adverse weather.

Due to issues caused by persistent rainfall, Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, under the management of National Trust, will be closed for 'the next few months'.

The closure stems from landslips and a tree fall. 

Due to the ground still being so wet, and the continued rainfall, there is further potential for landslips, rock falls and tree falls.

This closure also extends to the site's car park and toilet facilities.

One of the footpaths in the site is currently impassable.

Hexham Courant: The site was also forced to close in 2016 when the same thing happened The site was also forced to close in 2016 when the same thing happened (Image: Submitted)

The public has been advised to refrain from visiting the site until the area dries and the site deemed safe.

Rebecca Hetherington, countryside manager for Hadrian’s Wall Country portfolio at the National Trust said: "No one can predict when or where the next landslip will happen, but we do know it is more likely when the ground is saturated.

"This means a closure is necessary to protect both public safety and the site from further damage."

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The public is encouraged to consider alternative walking sites, including Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort, Gibside and Wallington.

Andrew Poad, general manager for the Hadrian’s Wall Country portfolio at the National Trust, said: "Our job is, and always will be, to protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive.

"Sadly, these sorts of events are becoming more frequent, meaning we are having to take these difficult decisions, more often."

Updates regarding site conditions will be shared on the Allen Banks and Staward Gorge Facebook page and website.