The home of fine foods
The Overwater Lodge Restaurant
Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3NP
Tel: 01434 381271 Email: info@overwaterlodge.co.uk

Local Places of Interest

Alston Moor lies in the heart of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the North Pennines. It is a favourite visiting area for cyclists, ramblers and hikers as well as holiday makers.

The Lake District, Hadrian's Wall, Kielder Water and Forest are all within easy reach of Alston Moor. On the Moor there are a number of attractions, such as the South Tynedale Railway (steam), the Nenthead Mines, Killhope Mining Museum which offer a wide range of interests for the visitor.

The C2C and North Pennines cycle routes go through the area, as does the Pennine Way hiking route.


Holiday accommodation is in the form of self-catering cottages or B&Bs, all invariably set in delightful scenic locales.

See our Links page for more details of some of these attractions.

Whatever brings you to the area, we would be delighted to welcome you if you are eating out!

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