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Welcome to the Alston Area Pages Section
This is the section of the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society internet site which covers places to visit in Alston and the surrounding area. It also includes pages covering special events happening in the area, places to stay whilst on holiday.
The following pages are now available:-
- Along the South Tyne Valley.
A journey along the South Tyne Valley, starting at Haltwhistle, following the route of the former Alston branch railway line through Park Village, Lambley, Coanwood, Slaggyford and Alston. Pointing out some features and historical details along the route. - Alston Area Events Diary.
Details of special events happening in the Area, covering Alston, Haltwhistle, Nenthead, Killhope and Allendale. - Places to Stay in the Alston Area.
Details of accommodation available in the Alston area, staying in a guest house, or at a local hotel or inn, or going self-catering. - Places to Visit in the Alston Area.
Details of attractions to visit in Alston, including the Alston Model Railway Exhibition Centre and Shop, also The Hub Museum, both of which are situated opposite Alston railway station. Includes details about the town of Alston and the lead mining museums at Nenthead and Killhope and the Weardale Railway, at Stanhope, in County Durham. - Other Places to Visit in the Alston Area.
Details of many other places to visit covering a wide area from Teesdale to Carlisle, Penrith and the Lake District and western Cumbria. - Walks Around the Alston Area.
Details of some walks to try out along the South Tyne Valley between Slaggyford and Alston.
For more information about the South Tynedale Railway, please contact:-
THE SOUTH TYNEDALE RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY,
Registered Office Address:-
The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB.
Telephone 01434 381696.
Talking timetable - Telephone 01434 382828.
Registered Charity No. 514939.
Limited by Guarantee: Company Registration No. 1850832 (England).
E-mail enquiries - please click on links below:
South Tynedale Railway information - Send e-mail to South Tynedale Railway
STRPS membership information only - Send e-mail to Kathy Aveyard
Tynedalesman information only - Send e-mail to Tynedalesman compilers
This page was last updated on 9th May 2007.
© South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society 2007.