City reference · United Kingdom / Cumbria

Alston

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Alston destination photograph: St Augustine's Church, Alston.jpg
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A first look at Alston

Alston is a small town in Cumbria, North West England. Alston lies within the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alston is noted for its cobbled streets and 17th-century stone buildings. The Pennine Way, the UK's first National Trail, passes by the edge of Alston and the Sea to Sea Cycle Route (C2C) passes through the town.

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