Walks
South Tyne wildflower walk
A lovely 4 mile walk from Alston exploring the wildflowers of the South Tyne valley
Wonderful wildflowers
The summer months are the time to enjoy this walk at its best, with June to August being the prime time for wildflowers.
Walk length: 4 miles (6.7km)
Start/finish: Car park below Alston garage & Spar NY716 463
Terrain: Public rights of way with gates and stiles and short stretches of minor road. This walk is mainly on paths and tracks through fields and beside the River South Tyne. The route is gently undulating with a few short, steeper ascents and descents. Walking boots or strong shoes are recommended. Please keep to paths, take your litter home and leave gates as you find them. Ground-nesting birds are common here. Please keep dogs under close control.
Public transport: For timetable information call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 (www.traveline.info).
Facilities: There are public toilets and a range of pubs, cafes and shops in Alston. Alston Local Links information centre is in the Town Hall.
Useful maps: Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer – OL31 North Pennines
