Alston
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Cumbria, England
Alston is a town in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, within the civil parish of Alston Moor. It is located at about 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level in the North Pennines, the River South Tyne, and shares the title of 'highest market town in England', with Buxton, Derbyshire. Despite its relative isolation, the town has road connections to the Tyne Gap to the north, Weardale and Teesdale to the south-east, and Penrith to the south-west.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,128
- Coordinates
- 54.809, -2.439
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 300 m
Overview of Alston
Travellers heading to England, United Kingdom will find Alston, a village. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,128. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Alston is strongest on sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Alston
Sports in Alston
(2)The sports shortlist for Alston: Skiing and Snowboard. All of it is drawn from Alston's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Alston
Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Alston is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in England and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Alston that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alston known for?
- Alston, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,128 residents.
- What can you do in Alston?
- Recorded activities in Alston include Skiing and Snowboard. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Alston?
- Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Alston located?
- Alston is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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