Bowlees Visitor Centre
Overview
A fantastic base for walks, the centre provides information and displays on the landscape, wildlife and people of Upper Teesdale.
Opening times vary
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill
Acorn Bank Garden is a National Trust garden, best known for its collection of herbs. Wander along the beck to the partially restored watermill.
Ashgill Force
The highest waterfall in the area, the gill falls a spectacular 50ft into a pool in the wooded valley below.
Barnard Castle
This fortress has stunning views over the Tees Gorge. Don't miss the sensory garden of scented plants and tactile objects.
Bowes Museum
The greatest collections of European Fine and Decorative Arts in the North of England - a great day out for all of the family.
Cycling in Alston
The hostel is a popular stop off for the Sea to Sea bike ride. The secure bike shed and drying room offer all the facilities a cyclist needs. However we do not have bikes to rent out.
Cycling in Dufton
There's fantastic road cycling around Dufton with lots of quiet roads making it suitable for all cycling abilities.
Cycling in Edmundbyers
We're just off the Coast to Coast cycle Route. The area offers miles of country lanes and off road routes through the wilds of County Durham.
Cycling in Langdon Beck
The hostel is close to the Coast to Coast cycling route. Local roads offer great cycling for all abilities for anyone who wants to enjoy stunning views over the North Pennines landscape.
Cycling in Ninebanks
The Allen Valleys provide distinctive landscapes with great cycling routes.
Walking and rambling in Langdon Beck
The Pennine Way in on the hostel's doorstep, with two of the best stretches of the route in the area up to High Cup Nick.
Mountain Biking in Langdon Beck
Hire a bike at Hamsterley Forest and explore the graded trails including serious levels of descent and lovely family routes through the tranquil woods.
Watersports at YHA Langdon Beck
Kingsway Adventure Centre, six miles away, offers guided tuition in a range of outdoor activities.
Eggleston Hall Gardens
Four acres of garden full of surprises with winding paths, borders, organic vegetables and fell views - a truly magical place. Visit the website
Walking and Rambling in Alston
The Pennine Way passes through some of the most beautiful and remote countryside England has to offer. This section boasts the highest waterfall in England.
Mountain Biking at YHA Alston
The South Tyne Trail is a great route for all abilities to enjoy traffic-free picturesque rides.
Cycling at YHA Alston
The hostel is a popular stop off for the Sea to Sea bike ride. The secure bike shed and drying room offer all the facilities a cyclist needs. However we do not have bikes to rent out.