The Top 20 Attractions around Ainstable
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ainstable. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ainstable is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Hartside Pass Ascent from Melmerby
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Number 77 in the famous 100 Greatest Climbs books - this 5 mile long climb from the Penrith side is always gentle at 5-7% and a decent surface - one of the best climbs in the Lakes/Pennines
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Alston Cobbles on Front Street
Highlight • Structure
About a 30m section of cobbles is being replaced in front of the market square on Front Street. The council have used a couple of different patterns for a trial …
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Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle
Highlight • Historical Site
Found in between Little Salkeld and Glassonbuy village, Long Meg and her Daughters is the second biggest stone circle in the UK. With a diameter of around 106 meters, the …
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Saddlers Bakery & Bistro
Highlight • Cafe
Good to explore instead of racing through, plenty places for refreshment.
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …
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Lambley Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
A beautiful, historic viaduct over the river Tyne. Note to cyclists: the stairs up and down the viaduct, both on the bridge itself and at the other side to rejoin …
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South Tynedale Railway
Highlight • Historical Site
This narrow gauge railway winds from Alston into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Powered by steam, diesel, and electric, the locomotives have …
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Cold Fell Summit and Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Cold Fell is the most northerly mountain in Cumbria. It's in the North Pennines range with an altitude of 621m. The local prominence also gives it Marilyn status (Marilyns have …
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Hynam Bridge over the River Gelt
Highlight • Waterfall
Not a bad place for a wild swim especially if you make the effort to head upstream a bit.
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Eden Valley
Highlight • River
The Eden Valley in Cumbria follows the River Eden which starts in the Mallerstang Valley south of Kirkby Steven. It flows north to the sea in the Solway Firth near …
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Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle
Highlight • Historical Site
3rd largest stone circle in England, dates back to the Bronze Age or 5000 years ago!
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Vista – Eden Benchmark Sculpture by Graeme Mitcheson
Highlight • Monument
Vista is one of ten stone artwork pieces commissioned to celebrate the millennium. They are located along the length of the Eden from its source near Mallerstang to its union …
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