Alston – Nent Valley

Carlisle Group

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Overview

Heading out of Alston via Blagill, high above the River Nent, then dropping down to follow the river back to Alston.

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 243.8m / 800ft
Type:: circular

Free parking at the start at Alston Car Park, plus plenty of unrestricted on-street parking nearby.

There will be a toilet stop 5 minutes into the walk in Alston Town Centre.

Refreshments available in Alston Town Centre

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 72166 46274
Nearest postcode:: CA9 3SN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Alston Car Park, Nenthead Road, Alston CA9 3SW

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