Alston - Local Info
YHA Alston lies on both the Pennine Way and the Coast-to-Coast cycle route. With its main cobbled street, 17th Century architecture and open views of the wild solitary fells and Pennine moorland, Alston is a stunning location for a great holiday. The bustling town is renowned for its various visitor attractions and locally-made specialities.
Local attractions:
- South Tynedale Steam Railway
- Killope Leadmines
- Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre
- Ashgill Force
- Garden Centres
- St John’s swimming pool
Also within easy reach:
- Hadrian's Wall Country
- Rheged Centre
- High Force
- Hexham abbey
- Talkin Tarn Country Park
- Eden Ostrich World
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