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South Tynedale Railway – South Tyne Trail loop from Alston

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South Tynedale Railway – South Tyne Trail loop from Alston

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South Tynedale Railway – South Tyne Trail loop from Alston

02:57

10.8km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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95 m

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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2.74 km

South Tyne Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

South Tyne Trail following the old railway from Alston to Featherstone. 10 mile trail that can be cycled as well

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4.60 km

Epiacum Roman Fort (Whitley Castle)

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Whitley Castle, or Epiacum Roman Fort, was built concurrently with Hadrian's Wall in the second century. It controlled access along the Maiden Way, an important road connecting that frontier with …

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6.62 km

After the medieval church was demolished, the current incarnate of Holy Paraclete Church was built in 1869. As the church was designed and built without the help of an architect, the fleche spire is utterly unique and rather special.

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8.73 km

Coppice Wood

Forest

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.96 km

2.46 km

1.01 km

480 m

377 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

2.96 km

2.74 km

904 m

903 m

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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South Tynedale Railway – South Tyne Trail loop from Alston

Alston Town Hall

Alston Market Cross

The Black Bull

South Tynedale Railway

South Tyne Trail

Epiacum Roman Fort (Whitley Castle)

Holy Paraclete Church

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