Cottage with en-suite bathrooms, in Alston, Cumbria
City/town information
The cottage is situated in Alston and the market place, with pubs, shops and cafes are only a few minutes walk away. Alston has a steep cobbled main street with a distinctive market cross, and many stone buildings dating from the 17th century.
21 locals recommend
Alston
The cottage is situated in Alston and the market place, with pubs, shops and cafes are only a few minutes walk away. Alston has a steep cobbled main street with a distinctive market cross, and many stone buildings dating from the 17th century.
Lovely drive to the city of Hexham, beautiful abbey with a Saxon Crypt. Also near to Hadrians Wall.
84 locals recommend
Hexham
Lovely drive to the city of Hexham, beautiful abbey with a Saxon Crypt. Also near to Hadrians Wall.
Sightseeing
South Tynedale Railway
Station RoadJust a walk from the cottage is the Steam train at Alston.
Ashgill Force North Pennines Waterfall Gorge Walking
Beautiful walk.
High Cup Nick is a classic U-shaped valley high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). A deep chasm on the Pennine fellside, this famous nick, a dramatic geological formation at the top of High Cup Gill is part of the well know Whin Sill, and overlooks the best glaciated valley in Northern England. There is a walk to here from Cow Green Reservoir.
17 locals recommend
High Cup Nick
Pennine WayHigh Cup Nick is a classic U-shaped valley high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). A deep chasm on the Pennine fellside, this famous nick, a dramatic geological formation at the top of High Cup Gill is part of the well know Whin Sill, and overlooks the best glaciated valley in Northern England. There is a walk to here from Cow Green Reservoir.
Only a few miles from the cottage, also The Nook Farm Shop is nearby.
9 locals recommend
Epiacum Roman Fort
Only a few miles from the cottage, also The Nook Farm Shop is nearby.
An impressive waterfall, also The High Force Hotel is opposite where you could have refreshments and allow dogs in. You could also walk from Low Force to High Force.
116 locals recommend
High Force Waterfalls
Alston RoadAn impressive waterfall, also The High Force Hotel is opposite where you could have refreshments and allow dogs in. You could also walk from Low Force to High Force.
Raby Castle
The Bowes Museum
NewgateCauldron Snout
Nenthead Mines
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
SINDERHOPE PONY TREKKING CENTRE
Lovely treks on the fells.
Walk around the reservoir visit Cauldron Snout, coming back have a pint of Rivet Catcher at Langden Beck Hotel.
10 locals recommend
Cow Green Reservoir
Walk around the reservoir visit Cauldron Snout, coming back have a pint of Rivet Catcher at Langden Beck Hotel.
Walking distance from the cottage, lovely pub, accepts dogs, no food, but music on Sunday evenings.
The Turks Head
Market PlaceWalking distance from the cottage, lovely pub, accepts dogs, no food, but music on Sunday evenings.
Walking leaflets in the cottage fror walks around Alston
Alston's Nent Valley - (3 miles/4.8km, 1.5 to 2 hours) Alston Moor offers clear air and magnificent views which contrast Alston Walking leaflets with the industrial archaeology of its mining past. Much of this is evident on the quiet, pleasant walk along the River Nent to Blagill, returning to Alston on a medieval road, now a bridle path
Annat Walls and Nattrass Gill - (4 miles/6.5km, 1.5 to 3 hours) Through fields and past farmhouses, this walk gives you a chance to see at close hand the farming life of Alston Moor. There are magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, the tumbling stream of Nattrass Gill, a most interesting variety of flora and evidence of Alston's past
Of Poaching and Poss-Sticks - (4.5 miles/7.2km, 2 to 4 hours) This exciting walks takes you to a waterfall behind which you can join dancing fairies, and returns along the River Tyne with a wealth of plants and birds to be seen. The mining and smallholding history of Alston Moor comes alive in the landscape
Gaining Ground - (2 miles/3km, 1 to 2 hours) Your walk takes you through four areas that are owned and administered for the benefit of the population of Alston Moor, giving you a glimpse into the strong community ethic that pervades life here
A Walk Around Alston - (1 mile/1.5km, 45 minutes to 1 hour) This walk gives you a glimpse of Alston town's fascinating history. There's an option to double the walk length to take in the South Tynedale Railway.
Garrigill Village Walk - The now-tranquil village of Garrigill was once a major lead-mining centre. Explore the village on a short stroll (on road surfaces) which will introduce you to the history and present life here
Alston Moor
Walking leaflets in the cottage fror walks around Alston
Alston's Nent Valley - (3 miles/4.8km, 1.5 to 2 hours) Alston Moor offers clear air and magnificent views which contrast Alston Walking leaflets with the industrial archaeology of its mining past. Much of this is evident on the quiet, pleasant walk along the River Nent to Blagill, returning to Alston on a medieval road, now a bridle path
Annat Walls and Nattrass Gill - (4 miles/6.5km, 1.5 to 3 hours) Through fields and past farmhouses, this walk gives you a chance to see at close hand the farming life of Alston Moor. There are magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, the tumbling stream of Nattrass Gill, a most interesting variety of flora and evidence of Alston's past
Of Poaching and Poss-Sticks - (4.5 miles/7.2km, 2 to 4 hours) This exciting walks takes you to a waterfall behind which you can join dancing fairies, and returns along the River Tyne with a wealth of plants and birds to be seen. The mining and smallholding history of Alston Moor comes alive in the landscape
Gaining Ground - (2 miles/3km, 1 to 2 hours) Your walk takes you through four areas that are owned and administered for the benefit of the population of Alston Moor, giving you a glimpse into the strong community ethic that pervades life here
A Walk Around Alston - (1 mile/1.5km, 45 minutes to 1 hour) This walk gives you a glimpse of Alston town's fascinating history. There's an option to double the walk length to take in the South Tynedale Railway.
Garrigill Village Walk - The now-tranquil village of Garrigill was once a major lead-mining centre. Explore the village on a short stroll (on road surfaces) which will introduce you to the history and present life here
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Food scene
Walking distance from the cottage, bake their own bread, great pies and cakes, great breakfasts, dogs are allowed in.
6 locals recommend
Saddlers Bakery Bistro
Walking distance from the cottage, bake their own bread, great pies and cakes, great breakfasts, dogs are allowed in.
Great food, ales, accept dogs, walking distance from the cottage.
7 locals recommend
The Cumberland Inn
Great food, ales, accept dogs, walking distance from the cottage.
Alston House
Great food and ale, accept dogs, walking distance from the cottage.
The Angel Inn, Alston
Allows dogs
The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk
Could combine visiting the town Barnard Castle.
Walk to Gibsons cave and Low Force, also can park and has a cafe.
23 locals recommend
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Walk to Gibsons cave and Low Force, also can park and has a cafe.