Raise Bank in Alston Moor

Raise Bank in Westmorland and Furness, Alston Moor is a two-lane, asphalted, lit main road (road number A689). It runs in a southeast-northwest direction starting from Brampton Road and crosses Park Lane and Forest Drive. It ends in a cul-de-sac. Raise Bank is also known as Brampton Road. This road is part of the hiking trails Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) and Isaac's Tea Trail and the mountain bike route "Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)".

Alternative Name
Brampton Road
Road Type
main road
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
30 mph
Route
southeast-northwest

Bus stops

  • Hendersons Garage (N bound) – approx. 250 m.
  • Hendersons Garage (S bound) – approx. 300 m.
  • Town Head – approx. 500 m.
  • Fire Station – approx. 500 m.

Hostels

  • YHA Alston at The Firs (CA9 3RW) – approx. 200 m.

Doctor's office

  • Alston Medical Practice (opening hours: Mon–Fri 8–18:30) at Cottage Hospital (CA9 3QX) – approx. 350 m.

Antique shops

  • Arch House – approx. 500 m.

Stations

  • Alston – approx. 650 m.

Hofläden

  • Bayle Hill Farm – approx. 1,2 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Jacob Walton - Mining Adventurer – approx. 450 m.
  • Alston Tourism Information Centre (opening hours: Mon–Sat 10–12:30, 13–16:30; Sun closed) at Front Street (CA9 3RF) – approx. 450 m.
  • South Tyne Trail – approx. 700 m.
  • The Hunslet – approx. 700 m.

Benches

  • Bench – approx. 200 m.

Library

  • Alston Local Link (opening hours: Mon–Sat 10–12:30, 13–16:30; Sun closed) at Front Street (CA9 3RF) – approx. 450 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Jack's Take Away (pizza, burgers, kebab, Sunday lunch) at Front Street (CA9 3QW) – approx. 500 m.

Artwork

  • The Hunslet – approx. 700 m.

School

  • Alston Primary School (Operator: Westmorland and Furness Council, 105 places, primary school) at Church Road (CA9 3QU) – approx. 350 m.
  • Samuel King's School (Operator: Alston Moor Federation, 235 places, lower secondary) at Church Road (CA9 3QU) – approx. 350 m.

Cafés

  • Cobbles Cafe (vegetarian options) – approx. 550 m.
  • The Crossing Cafe (outdoor seating) (CA9 3JB) – approx. 650 m.

Butcher's

  • Graham Eyes (CA9 3HY) – approx. 300 m.

Gift shops

  • Mellow Yellow – approx. 500 m.

Places of worship

  • Alston Methodist Church (methodist) – approx. 500 m.

Guest house

  • Lowbyer Manor Country House at Hexham Road (CA9 3JX) – approx. 800 m.