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235 Miles Start Richmond, North Yorks,
End Richmond North Yorks
This route is a figure of 8 centred on the market town of Alston
on the banks of the River Tyne near the source of the south tributary.
There a mixture of small slower roads and fluent sport roads across
this stunning and dramatic landscape.
Historical connections abound along the B6318 which follows the
path of Hadrian’s Wall. The A686 and A689 are faster roads
but care still needs to be taken as there are some sharp ascents
and descents on the routes.
Suggested Place to Stay
Low Cornriggs Farm House
Cowshill in Weardale
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 1AQ
Tel: 01388 537 600
www.alstonandkillhoperidingcentre.co.uk
Low Cornriggs is a traditional working hill farm, parts of which
date back over 200 years. It is registered with Natural England
as a site of Special Scientific Interest for its rare fauna and
flora. Open all year it has 4 AA stars for Quality.
They offer safe parking for their guests as well as quality accommodation
in warm and comfortable large bedrooms with wonder full veiws, all
of which have their own character, and have TV and tea and coffee
making facilities and en suite bathrooms.
The serve an excellent home cooked breakfast using home made bread
and jams and local and organic food when ever possible and are winners
of the AA Pie awards 5 years running!
£26 – £28 per night for a double and high quality
cottages available to rent. |