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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. |
