Alston
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.813, -2.435 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 72 46 |
| Population: | 1,105 |
Alston is a small market town in Westmorland and Furness, England, perched on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Often described as England’s highest market town, its steep, cobbled streets and hilltop setting give long views over heather moorland and a pleasantly remote, rural feel.
Historically a centre for lead mining, the town still shows its industrial past in stone buildings and nearby mining remains, while today the local economy leans on farming, outdoor tourism and a lively community of independent shops and events. Attractions include a narrow‑gauge heritage line, the South Tynedale Railway, and easy access for walkers exploring the surrounding moors and quiet lanes.
Postcode districts covering Alston
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Alston Moor Parish 1.6 miles
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh Parish 4.2 miles
- West Allen Parish 4.7 miles
- Alston and Fellside Ward 6.5 miles
- Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish 7.2 miles
- Haltwhistle Ward 7.2 miles
- Allendale Parish 7.3 miles
- Coanwood Parish 7.5 miles
- Kirkoswald Parish 8.1 miles
- Melmerby Parish 8.7 miles
- Glassonby Parish 9.2 miles
- Hartleyburn Parish 9.2 miles
Example postcodes in Alston
CA9 3UE, CA9 3HU, CA9 3QH, CA9 3TL, CA9 3TQ, CA9 3UA, CA9 3QL, CA9 3JX, CA9 3SG … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 33.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 45.3 miles
- Haltwhistle Railway Station 10.8 miles
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 11.5 miles
Hotels in Alston Ad
Schools in Alston
- Samuel King's School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.3 miles
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 12.7 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 12.7 miles
- Old Park Country house 13.7 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 14.5 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 15.7 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 15.8 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 17.5 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 17.5 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 17.5 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 18.8 miles