Alston and Fellside
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.747, -2.552 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 64 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
The Alston and Fellside ward sits in the remote uplands of Westmorland and Furness in north‑west England, much of it lying within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It centres on the small market town of Alston, one of England’s highest market towns, and the surrounding moorland fells and scattered hamlets that give the area a windswept, open character.
Historically shaped by lead mining and a long tradition of hill farming, the ward still shows stone cottages, mine remnants and narrow cobbled streets; tourism, outdoor pursuits such as fell‑walking and heritage attractions including the South Tynedale Railway now help sustain the local economy. Services are limited and the population is small and close‑knit, so the area appeals to visitors seeking tranquillity, wide views and a strong sense of local history.
Postcode districts covering Alston and Fellside
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Melmerby Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ousby Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Glassonby Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hunsonby Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Kirkoswald Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Langwathby Built-up area 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Lazonby Built-up area 6.2 miles10 km
- Culgaith Built-up area 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Great Salkeld Parish 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Alston Built-up area 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Milburn Parish 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Alston Moor Parish 6.8 miles10.9 km
Example postcodes in Alston and Fellside
CA9 3BT, CA9 3HZ, CA9 3PR, CA9 3JX, CA9 3AR, CA10 1JL, CA9 3UE, CA10 1TD, CA4 9QR … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 39.6 miles63.8 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 47.8 miles76.9 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
Hotels in Alston and Fellside Ad
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar
- The George Hotel 3
- Alston House Hotel
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4
- The Castlegate Arms 2
Schools in Alston and Fellside
- Culgaith C of E School Primary
- Kirkoswald C of E School Primary
- Langwathby C of E Primary School Primary
- Nenthead Primary School Primary
- Samuel King's School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 9.3 miles15 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Lune Forest Forest 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Old Park Country house 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 18.6 miles29.9 km