About Alston - The town of Alston is located in Cumbria County within the North West England province. The town has a small population center with a 10:1 ratio of men to women. This created some national interest in the town as local men made an appeal for women to come live there!
Shopping - Once boosted as being the highest market town in England, Alston has traditional cobble streets. The main shopping street in Alston is exceedingly steep and many of the shops have steps into them making access difficult.
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Goodwill and assistance are readily available, but if mobility is at all limited a friend or escort will be needed. Shops include craft and gift shops, small supermarkets, produce and cafes.
Things to do and Tourist Information - South Tynedale Railway The 2ft gauge South Tynedale Railway runs for a scenic 2¼ miles from Alston to Kirkhaugh. The drive to Alston from Penrith over the Hartside Pass is spectacular too.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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