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Tours & Itineraries - Gateway: Pennines - Hexham and Alston

Pennines - Hexham and Alston - The northern approach to Teesdale from Alston offers stunning views and easy access to High Force, England's highest waterfall.

Route Plan

Hexham - A69 west - A686 - Alston - B6277 - Middleton-in-Teesdale - B6277 - Mickleton - Romaldkirk - Cotherstone - Lartington - Barnard Castle - B6278 Eggleston - Stanhope - B6278 and unclassified road - Blanchland -B6306 - B6307 - Dilston - Hexham

Coach timings

• Hexham - Alston = 50 mins
• Alston - Middleton-in-Teesdale = 50 mins
• Middleton-in-Teesdale - Barnard Castle = 25 mins
• Barnard Castle - Stanhope = 40 mins
• Stanhope - Hexham (via Blanchland) = 50 mins

Attractions

• Alston. 1 hour
• Middleton-in-Teesdale. 1 hour
• Barnard Castle. 2-3 hours
• The Bowes Museum. 2-3 hours
• Eggleston Hall Gardens. 1-2 hours
• Stanhope. 1 hour
• Blanchland. 45 mins

Refreshments

• Hexham - variety of tearooms/pubs
• Alston variety of tearooms/pubs
• High Force waterfall hotel
• Bowlees Visitor Centre - site café
• Middleton-in-Teesdale village bakery/tearoom
• Low Way Farm, Holwick near Middleton-in-Teesdale - pre booking essential
• Barnard Castle variety of tearooms/pubs
• The Bowes Museum Group bookings +44 (0)1833 694605
• Eggleston Hall Gardens - Site bistro/café
• Stanhope - variety of cafes/pubs
• Blanchland - Tearoom/hotel
  
  

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