Alston Area Cumbria

Dumfries & District Group

Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.42 per month

Overview

Figure of 8 walk around Alston in Cumbria suitable for both C and B walks. Fields, paths, tracks and roads all well defined. Optional ride on Heritage Railway and/or visit to Epiacum Roman Fort. (Fort free but charges will apply to Railway. (Unknown at present) Start Market Cross Alston.

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 347.5m / 1140ft
Type:: circular

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Features

Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:: DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:: 8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 71599 46401
Nearest postcode:: CA9 3RN
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Alston

Upcoming walks with Dumfries & District Group

Helvellan

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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