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 miles
- Ousby Parish 3.1 miles
- Glassonby Parish 3.3 miles
- Hunsonby Parish 4.6 miles
- Kirkoswald Built-up area 5.8 miles
- Langwathby Built-up area 5.8 miles
- Lazonby Built-up area 6.2 miles
- Culgaith Built-up area 6.3 miles
- Great Salkeld Parish 6.5 miles
- Alston Built-up area 6.5 miles
- Milburn Parish 6.5 miles
- Alston Moor Parish 6.8 miles
Example postcodes in Alston and Fellside
CA9 3UB, CA9 3AA, CA9 3RE, CA10 1LA, CA9 3SH, CA9 3NS, CA9 3JT, CA10 1NX, CA4 9AS … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 39.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 47.8 miles
- Langwathby Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 6 miles
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 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 9.3 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 9.3 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 12.5 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 14.8 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 16.5 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 17.1 miles
- Old Park Country house 17.3 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 17.7 miles
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 18.5 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 18.6 miles