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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Saddlers Bakery & Bistro loop from Alston

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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Saddlers Bakery & Bistro loop from Alston

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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Saddlers Bakery & Bistro loop from Alston

01:02

15.4km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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157 m

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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332 m

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 …

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382 m

Garrigill Village and South Tynedale Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Stunning quiet valley. Fab old pub at Garrigill (George and Dragon). Then a challenging climb over to Nenthead.

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8.16 km

The Cumbrian village of Garrigill is situated on the banks and close to the source of the River South Tyne.

The village is centred around a lovely green, framed with charming stone-built houses and buildings.

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8.19 km

Garrigill Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Plenty of choice for resupplies.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

1.07 km

124 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

20°C

13°C

58 %

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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Saddlers Bakery & Bistro loop from Alston

Alston Market Cross

Wildflower Mosaic Artwork

Alston Cobbles on Front Street

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Alston Town Hall

Garrigill Village and South Tynedale Valley Road

Garrigill Village Green

Garrigill Post Office

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