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Top: Regional: Europe: United_Kingdom: England: Cumbria: Alston
| The Alston area of Cumbria includes the Nenthead area. |
High up in the North Pennines, Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is also remote, about 20 miles from the nearest town.From every direction Alston is approached over a broad, heather-cladded Pennine landscape which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set on the upper reaches of the River South Tyne, it lies within the Eden district of Cumbria.
This category includes sites about artistic, cultural and entertainment activities, events, institutions, businesses and organisations in Alston.
This category includes sites covering the business and economic activities of Alston, including listings of most companies and industries.
This category includes local educational institutions, programmes and opportunities; as well as other educational resources specific to Alston.
This category includes sites that reflect the make up of the Alston community: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve the town's people, such as social service organisations.
This category includes sites for attractions and resources for those travelling in the Alston area, including tourist guides.
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