Named after Mohope-born tea trader Isaac Holden, the 36-mile Isaac’s Tea Trail offered a picturesque route through the North Pennines.
But a 50-metre stretch of the route, along the banks of the River Allen between Thornley Gate and Oakpool, near Allendale, suffered flood damage during Storm Desmond in December 2015.
The storm uprooted trees which fell across the path, causing damage deemed beyond repair.
Now a scheme led by Northumberland County Council has re-routed the stretch along a public right of way through Tommy Stout’s Wood in Allendale.
Trail volunteer, historian, and keen walker Roger Morris thanked the county council’s field team for carrying out the diversionary work.
He said: “Special thanks are due to the co-operation of the landowner for helping with this work.
“Other than local walkers enjoying this attractive walk, the new path will be appreciated by visitors following the final mile or so back to Allendale on Isaac’s Tea Trail.”
Last winter, TV presenter Clare Balding walked a five-mile stretch of the trail to raise awareness of the walking route, along with other historic features in the Allen Valleys.
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