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Alston isEngland’s highest market town, still containing traditional shop fronts and asection of the cobbled street. The cobbled street is currently being restored.With numerous cafes and shops selling speciality produce, including locallymade mustards, preserves, cheeses and handmade gifts, Alston is definitelyworth a visit. It is a short 5 minute walk to the railway station from thecenter to access South Tynedale Railways.

From Alstonyou can easily access to County Durham.

Explore thelocal heritage of the Lead mining industry, where many signs of the industrycan still be seen across the North Pennines, including the Langley Smelt MillChimney and Killhope Museum. Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum,is a fully restored nineteenth century Victorian lead mine, where you canexperience for yourself the life and work of the lead mining families.

Take insome of the spectacular and stunning natural sights this Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty (AONB) has to offer, including Low Barns Nature Reserve and oneof Britain’s most stunning waterfalls, High Force.

For theadventurous individuals, there are numerous walks, bike trails and hikes.Weardale plays host to the Weardale Activity Centre. Here you will get a trueoutdoor adventure experience, with experienced and qualified guides, leadingyou in various activities such as canoeing, climbing, high ropes andunderground exploration.