Historical and Cultural Heritage

 

For those wanting a change from roaming the fells or wandering along the valleys there are several leaflets which describe short strolls in and around Alston and Garrigill and provide information relating to the history and culture of the area.  They form a series of self-guided walks and are listed below.

They are available from Alston’s Local Links and some local shops and cafes.

 

 

 

Walk 1:

Alston’s Nent Valley

Gossipgate to Blagill

 

 

 

 

Walk 2:

Annat Walls and Nattrass Gill

The South Tyne Valley

 

 

 

 

Walk 3:

Of Poaching & Poss Sticks

Garrigill to Ashgill

 

 

 

 

 

Walk 4:

Gaining Ground

Alston’s Community Spaces

 

 

 

 

Walk 5:

Garrigill Village Walk

Village life, then and now

 

 

 

 

Walk 6:

A Walk around Alston

The changing life of a market town