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Lake District-
25 miles/35 minutes |
Penrith-
20 miles/30 minutes |
Hexham-
20 miles/30 minutes |
Carlisle-
35 miles/45 minutes |
Newcastle-
40 miles/1 hour |
Durham-
50 miles/1 hour |
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We also have lots of 'Attraction' leaflets for our guests convenience |
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Visit Cumbria >> |
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Local Attractions - What to do during your Visit |
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Alston is situated in the centre of the North Pennines and is an ideal base from which
to explore Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham. |
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Alston sits at the crossroads of five historic trans-pennine routes: |
• over
Hartside Pass (voted one of the top 10 most scenic
routes in the world) with its magnificent views
over the Eden
Valley to the Lake District
• through rural unspoilt Northumberland to
Hadrians Wall and
the historical market towns of Hexham and Corbridge
• towards
Carlisle and the Scottish Borders
• through Weardale and the Durham Dales
• over the 'wild' moors of Teesdale to
Barnard Castle |
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It is the ideal walking country, with many footpaths criss-crossing the area, the
most famous being the
Pennine Way,
which passes over Crossfell the highest point of the pennines. The Sustrans PW 68 and C2C 7 cycle ways pass within 400 yards of
Greycroft. |
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It is also a haven for bird watchers, flora and fauna enthusiasts and anglers. |
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