Sinderhope is a hamlet situated on the east Allen Valley in south-west Northumberland. The population is spread over farms in an area approximately 25 sqmi. The population is around 80. The mainstay of employment is sheep-farming. Wildlife is plentiful with many examples of rare birds of Great Britain, such as the black grouse, Eurasian whimbrel and Eurasian curlew. The local beauty spot is a ford with wild flowers and a wood called Oldman Bottom, often mistakenly called "Old Man's Bottom". The whole area is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The community centre was once a school for the area, but now serves as a venue for various local activities

Governance

Sinderhope is in the unitary authority of Northumberland County Council, represented by the Tynedale Division. It is also part of Allendale Parish Council. Sinderhope is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.

Transport

Road

Sinderhope is about 3 mi from Allendale, and about 13 mi from Hexham.

Bus

Sinderhope is served by Go North East's 688 service, which connects it to Hexham.

Sports

Sinderhope is home to Sinderhope Pony Trekking Centre. Isaac's Tea Trail, a popular walk across the North Pennines, also goes through Sinderhope. Sinderhope is also the base of some grouse shooting activities.