© Forestry Commission Picture Library - J. McFarlane © Killhope Leadmining Museum © The Museum - Tapestry © F C Picture Library - J. McFarlane The © F C Picture Library - Mark Pinder - Weardale High moorland expanses, tranquil dales, tumbling You can even enjoy a dip in the heated Weardale Wildlife thrives in Weardale and the wider North Where we are & rivers and waterfalls, exciting wildlife, dramatic Open Air Swimming Pool in Stanhope, play - red squirrels (which can be seen on history, vibrant communities, outstanding scenery a round at Crook Golf Club or strap on your the squirrel trail at Killhope Museum), otters, how to get there – this is the . Weardale, one of the skis and indulge in some winter sports at the black grouse and thousands of breeding wading By road: Weardale is in the North Pennines , is part of this spectacular area of Weardale Ski Club – snow permitting! Take a birds can all be found here. In late spring and early with the A1M to the eastern side and the M6 to countryside - a fi ne example of what makes the ride on the Weardale Railway – a heritage line summer our glorious traditional hay meadows are the west. Appropriate feeder roads lead into area such a priceless national asset. running between Stanhope and awash with colourful wildfl owers whilst in August Weardale. – a great way to immerse yourself in the natural the moors burst into purple splendour as the By rail: The nearest mainline stations are The North Pennines was designated as an Area beauty of the landscape. heather blooms. of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1988. , Durham and Newcastle to the east and Penrith and Carlisle to the west. AONBs are nationally Protected Landscapes Weardale has a distinctive character, with The rocks and landscapes of Weardale and the which are given the same protection as, and are attractive settlements to explore, such as North Pennines have amazing stories to tell, of Tel 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk recognized as the equal of, our National Parks. Stanhope, , and St. moving continents and tropical seas, of molten John’s Chapel. The area’s rich industrial heritage rock and ice sheets, of minerals and the men that By air: Both Newcastle and Durham Tees A great place to fi nd out about the area is the can be seen in the remains of our lead mining mined them. As well as being an AONB the North Valley international airports are close by. Durham Dales Centre in Stanhope – with its past, and you can see how the miners lived and Pennines is a European and Global Geopark – a For websearch or SATNAV tearooms, gift and craft shops it’s perfect for a UNESCO-endorsed accolade which refl ects the worked on a visit to family-friendly Killhope, the centre your search on leisurely afternoon. North of Lead Mining Museum. area’s world-class geological heritage. DL13 2FJ , OS Map NY996392 Weardale is a special part of the North Don’t forget to stop off at the fascinating One day won’t be enough, so why not stay Pennines, a place where you can stretch your Weardale Museum in , where you for several? You’ll fi nd a wide variety of legs, spread your wings and explore one of our can see the Weardale Tapestry and marvel at the accommodation to suit all tastes from luxury hotel fi nest landscapes. This is perfect country for historic High House Chapel. to cosy bed and breakfast, from self-catering walking, cycling, horse riding, fi shing, and wildlife cottage or caravan to bunkhouse and campsite. A great way to get to grips with the rural way watching. Whether you’re looking for riverside Photographs below wanders or more challenging routes you’ll be of life is to join the locals at one of the many Birds HELM images c. Brian Irvine spoilt for choice! You’ll fi nd traffi c-free family agricultural shows in August and September, or pop along to Stanhope Farmers’ Market and Flowers c. NPAP Elizabeth Pickett, Rebecca Barrett & cycling, mountain biking and woodland walks in Shane Harris the nearby Hamsterley Forest. stock up on local goodies. Minerals c Peter Atkinson and Elizabeth Pickett

To fi nd out more visit www.discoverweardale.com and www.northpennines.org.uk Petrol Station Parking C2C Cycle Route Museum Approximate Car journey times from Stanhope long distance cycling Durham City 35 minutes Public Toilets Tourist Information Location of 30 minutes long distance walking route Advertisements 40 minutes PO Post Offi ce Weardale Railway Station Swimming Pool Public Telephone Newcastle 50 minutes 40 minutes Cash Point The Weardale Heritage Railway Fishing Penrith 60 minutes 1 3 6 8 ROCK HOUSE ESTATE - NENTHEAD CROSS KEYS INN EASTGATE GEMCRAFT 5 COTTAGES - UP TO 34 PEOPLE Bed and Breakfast FOR GIFTS THAT ARE DIFFERENT Off-grid, vegetarian smallholding offering feltmaking workshops and Five cottages from a cosy cottage for 2 up to a large farmhouse for The Cross Keys offer you a warm and friendly welcome whether A wide range of high quality semi-precious stone jewellery, gifts, Bed & Breakfast accommodation. En-suite rooms, locally made 14. Together the 5 cottages can accommodate large groups up to you are cycling the C2C, walking the local fells or just stopping for fossils and minerals at affordable prices. We look forward to furniture, organic and local food. B&B open April - September. 34. Set in 100 acres of farmland between Nenthead and Alston, four a meal. meeting you. miles to the west of . Dogs welcome. Workshop open year round by appointment Gerry and Elaine Stallard, Gemcraft, Paul & Carol Huish, Slack House Farm, Cross Keys Inn, Eastgate, Weardale, Unit 1H , The Durham Dales Centre, Valley View, Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3NA Ireshopeburn, Co Durham, DL13 1HL , DL13 2HW Stanhope, DL13 2FJ Tel. 01434 382 684 mob: 0797 469 4703 Tel. 01388 537292 Tel. 01388 517234 Mob. 07881553454 Tel. 01388 526 233 Email: [email protected] www.fl eecewithaltitude.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.gemsandfossils.com www. RockHouseEstate.co.uk slackhousefarm@fl eecewithaltitude.co.uk www.crosskeyseastgate.co.uk Email: [email protected]

1 3 6 8 KILLHOPE NORTH OF ENGLAND YMCA WEARDALE HOUSE HORSLEY HALL WEARDALE RAILWAY LEAD MINING MUSEUM OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE TRAINS THROUGH WEARDALE Killhope is a national award winning museum and a great day out LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AND FINE DINING Enjoy a leisurely journey and magnifi cent views along the gentle for the whole family. Take a guided tour of the mine, fi nd your own Looking for a fantastic day out? Why not test yourself on our Horsley Hall is an elegant, three-storey, 5* Silver Award Manor slopes of Weardale following in the train tracks of the Stockton and minerals. Woodland walks, exhibitions, shop and cafe. exhilarating zip wire, try your hand at archery, experience gorge House with beautiful grounds and magnifi cent views of Weardale. Darlington Railway. walking, climbing or mine exploration. For groups, families or Excellent home-cooked foods, from local and home grown individuals. Killhope North of England Leadmining Museum, ingredients. Weardale Railways CIC, Near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, YMCA Weardale House, Ireshopeburn, Stanhope Station, County Durham, DL13 1AR Liz Curry, Horsley Hall, Eastgate, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2YS Tel. 01388 537 505 Co. Durham, DL13 1HB Co Durham, DL13 2LJ Tel. 0845 600 1348 www.killhope.org.uk Tel. 01388 537479 Tel. 01388 517 239 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.horsleyhall.co.uk www.weardale-railway.org.uk www.weardalehouse.co.uk Email: [email protected]

1 3 8 8 BECKLESHELE WEARDALE MUSEUM AND WEARDALE OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL PHOENIX SIGNS 4* SELF CATERING COTTAGE HIGH HOUSE CHAPEL SPECIALIZED SIGNMAKERS Visit the North Pennines only heated open-air swimming pool. The For a wide range of signs and sign related products, including Beckleshele is set off the beaten track at 1400 feet in the moorlands This intimate museum features three attractions in one - a lovely surrounding walls create a sun-trap that some have described as sourcing and manufacturing. Vehicle graphics, shop facia, window of Upper Weardale. The perfect retreat, to chill out and enjoy the folk museum of Weardale life, an historic Methodist chapel and being the Mediterranean in Weardale. New Developments: Sauna - graphics, exhibition & event signage, canvas and wallpaper printing tranquillity and magnifi cent views. Sleeps 4 people the beautiful Weardale Tapestry. Defi nitely one to visit. Seasonal great anytime and soft play area good for kiddies. Café - best coffee on environmentally friendly printer. Opening 2-5pm around. Muffins + hot paninis, gorgeous ! Blakeley Field, The Weardale Museum, 32 East End, Stanhope, Lanehead, Nr Cowshill, The Pool, Waterside Court, Ireshopeburn, DL13 1HD Co.Durham, DL13 2YG Weardale, DL13 1AP Stanhope, Co Durham, DL13 2LU Tel. 01388 517533 Tel. 01388 527037 Tel. 01388 537 683 Tel. 01388 528 466 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.beckleshele.co.uk www.woaspa.co.uk Email: ltaylor_blakeleyfi [email protected] www.weardalemuseum.co.uk www.phoenixsigns.eu Email: [email protected]

1 5 8 8 LOW FARM ASHBROW COTTAGE - WESTGATE DURHAM DALES CENTRE FOSSIL TREE B&B - C2C 4* AA HIGHLY COMMENDED B&B 4* SELF CATERING VISITOR CENTRE FOR THE DALE & BRIC-A-BRAC HOLIDAY COTTAGE - STANHOPE We offer a warm welcome, en-suite rooms, wonderful views and Set in a quiet country lane with beautiful walks on the doorstep. Tea room, information service, gift shop, and shopping courtyard A welcoming & homely 200 year old guest house, formerly award winning home cooked local food. Evening meals. Sleeps 6 The absence of street lighting gives fantastic night time skies, with with individual specialist retail outlets. Dales Garden, on site Stanhope Castle’s Hunting Lodge. A relaxed & friendly home from in three double rooms. clear views of the stars. Very popular with walkers, cyclists and parking, disabled access, coaches welcome. Open 7 days a week. home B&B. c2c registered, safe cycle storage available, Free Wi- geologists. Fi Access. Low Cornriggs Farm, Durham Dales Centre, Cowshill-in-Weardale, DL13 1AG Ashbrow Cottage, Castle Gardens, Stanhope, Weardale, 2 Market Place, Stanhope, DL13 2UN Tel. 01388 537 600 Sidehead, Westgate, Co. Durham, DL13 1LE County Durham, DL13 2FJ Tel. 01388 527851 mobile. 07932 440 550 Email: [email protected] Tel. 01388 517870 Tel. 01388 527650 Email : [email protected] www.cornriggsfarm.co.uk Dorothy.graham@mypostoffi ce.co.uk www.durhamdalescentre.co.uk www.weardale-accommodation.co.uk http://www.ashbrowcottagewestgate.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.stanhope-holiday-cottage.co.uk

1 5 8 8 LOW CORNRIGGS FARM THE OLD BARN DURHAM DALES CRAFTS RPS ESTATES 5* SELF CATERING COTTAGES SELF CATERING COTTAGE HANDMADE BY LOCAL PEOPLE Traditional Estate Agency services backed up by bespoke web 5 Star award winning cottages and Level 3 accessible. Offer a In a stunning location above the village of Westgate, this 2 The shop is a co-operative run by our members. We offer a wide designs and strong internet presence. Services include; Sales, very comfortable, warm stay. Satellite TV. Three bedrooms - two bedroom, detached former byre, built in the 1800s, retains many range of gift ideas to suit many tastes and pockets some of which Lettings, Management and Investments. en-suite, sleeps 6. Short breaks or a weekly stay. Special offers. original features and has magnifi cent views. are exclusive to our shop. Open 7 days a week 10.30 - 4.00 Open all year. RPS Estates, High Kitty Crag, Durham Dales Crafts, 6 Dales Terrace, Stanhope, Alice & Nelly’s Cottages, Westgate-in-Weardale, Unit 1B, The Durham Dales Centre, Low Cornriggs Farm, Co. Durham, DL13 1LF Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2XH Cowshill-in-Weardale, DL13 1AQ Tel. 01388 517643 Mob. 07710 242290 DL13 2FJ Tel. 01388 527877 Mob. 07554 876 271 Tel. 01388 537600 Email : [email protected] Tel. 01388 526666 offi [email protected] email. [email protected] www.durhamdalescrafts.co.uk www.rpsestates.co.uk www cornriggsfarm.co.uk 1 5 8 9 THE CALF HOUSE THE COTTAGE WESTGATE TRUFFLES CHOCOLATE SHOP CROMER HOUSE BARN BED AND BREAKFAST 3* SELF CATERING LUXURY HAND-MADE CHOCOLATES & TRUFFLES 3* SELF CATERING - GREEN GOLD AWARD Tucked away in a peaceful and friendly village, this detached Truffl es specialises in the retail sale of luxury handmade chocolates Our 18th century barn with its quiet courtyard and romantic studio Comfortable , ground fl oor, self contained, en-suite accommodation property provides good holiday accommodation for couples. The and truffl es. Wedding favours a speciality. Personalised ribbon style accommodation offers the perfect gateway for couples to in converted barn. Village location, on bus route, with car parking cottage is completely self-contained with private parking space. Up making service. UK wide delivery service. Open 7 days a week. explore Weardale. Walkers and cyclists welcome. Traditional and secure cycle store. Packed lunches available. to 2 pets welcome. and food nearby. Truffl es, Unit 1D, Durham Dales Centre, Mrs. S. Tallentire, Mrs J Hayes, Castle Gardens, Stanhope, Cromer House, 48 Front St., , The Calfhouse, 7 Front Street, Westgate, Co. Durham, DL13 2FJ Co Durham, DL13 2QS Tel. 01388 526632 Cowshill, County Durham, DL13 1JW Tel. 01388 526562 [email protected] Upper Weardale, Tel. 01388 517572 Email sales@truffl es-dalescentre.co.uk www.hoseasons.co.uk/cottages Co. Durham, DL13 1JQ Email: [email protected] Web www.truffl es-dalescentre.co.uk (search for Cromer House Barn) Tel. 01388 537590 9 10 10 INNKEEPER’S COTTAGE FROSTERLEY ARDINE HOLIDAY COTTAGE BRADLEY BURN FARM 4* SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION WOLSINGHAM TOURING CARAVAN PARK A charming 17th century Grade 2 listed stone cottage in Frosterley. Exuding immense charm and character, this is the perfect location A terraced cottage overlooking a small green in the old part of Explore Weardale from Bradley Burn. Caravans and motor homes for the many attractions this lovely region has to offer. Wolsingham. The cottage has all facilities including bedding and Towels are welcome at Bradley Burn Farm Shop, just off the A689 and NORTH PENNINES and is gas centrally heated. Sleeps 3 people handy for the A68. We offer electric hook up, and lots of space. AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY Michele Leigh, Dogs welcome. Lavender Cottage, South Side, Mrs M.Gardiner, The North Pennines is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, County Durham, DL13 5JX 3, Melbourne Place, Wolsingham, Bradley Burn Farm, Wolsingham, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, close knit communities, Tel. 01388 710552 Mob. 07974 961620 DL13 3EQ DL13 3JH [email protected] Tel. 01388 527538 Tel. 01388 529488 glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds, colourful hay meadows, stone- www.inkeeperscottage.co.uk www.ardinecottages.co.uk Email. [email protected] built villages, intriguing imprints of an industrial past, distinctive www.bradleyburn.co.uk plants and much, much more. As well as being a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) the North Pennines is also a 9 10 11 Global Geopark – an accolade endorsed by UNESCO. THE FROSTERLEY INN - PUBLIC HOUSE CORNER COTTAGE GREENWELL HILL COTTAGES & FROSTERLEY STATIC CARAVAN PARK 4* GOLD SELF CATERING COTTAGE B&B AND SELF CATERING, WOLSINGHAM Find out more by requesting a 2012 North Pennines Pocket Guide – [email protected] – A warm & welcoming hostelry serving excellent ales lagers, spirits A romantic and charming 1800s stone cottage in the picturesque Enjoy a relaxing stay in one of our comfortable barn conversions or visiting www.northpennines.org.uk & both hot and cold drinks. Lite bites & snacks are available, village of Wolsingham a short stroll away from the village market 2 miles from Wolsingham. Three cottages can accommodate from plus Sunday Lunches from 2012. Live football (Newcastle & place with its shops, cafes and pubs. Wi-Fi available. 2 to 23. Ideal base to tour Co.Durham and Northumbria. ) every weekend and weekly quiz nights, live singers North Pennines AONB Partnership, Weardale Business Centre, and event nights. Jean Muckle, Mrs. A. Turnbull, 1 Martin Street, Harley Cottage,17 Upper Town, Wolsingham, Greenwell Farm, , Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, 99 Front St, Frosterley, Co Durham, DL13 3ES County Durham, DL13 4PH Co. Durham, DL13 2RH Tel. 01388 527186 mob. (0) 7596 218 683 Tel. 01388 710 350 Mob. 07968055521 County Durham, DL13 2UY Tel. 01388 528493 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel. 01388 528801 [email protected] www.cornercottagewolsingham.co.uk www.greenwellhill.co.uk

9 10 12 HAREHOPE QUARRY PROJECT THE GATE HOUSE FORESTERS GUEST HOUSE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SELF CATERING The en-suite bedrooms all have TV, bathrobes and tea/coffee This unique two bedroom stone detached cottage, with mullioned making facilities, most enjoy panoramic views of the local The Harehope Quarry Project provides environmental education windows and a private courtyard, which is just two minutes from the countryside. A full English breakfast is included. Fully licensed bar and fi eld studies for schools and further and higher education. We village centre, sleeps 3 people. and restaurant. also run community events and a range of courses for the general public. The Gatehouse, Denise Wilkinson 7 Railway Terrace, 17 Rectory Lane, COWSHILL AND LANEHEAD - church, . Harehope Quarry, Frosterley, Wolsingham, DL13 3AJ Stanley Crook, DL15 9RY 1 County Durham, DL13 2SG Mob. 07729836564 Tel :01388 762297 Tel. 01388 528 599 / 528 633 [email protected] mobile: 07769 806184 2 - food shop. www.harehopequarry.org.uk http://www.thecommandments.co.uk/gatehouse.html www.forestersguesthouse.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 3 IRESHOPEBURN - chapel, pub. 9 10 12 NEWLANDS HALL DOWFOLD HOUSE B&B ST JOHN’S CHAPEL - church, pubs, food shop, post HAMSTERLEY FOREST 4 FARMHOUSE BED & BREAKFAST Hamsterley is a delightful oasis of woodland, following the sides of 4* BED & BREAKFAST IN CROOK offi ce, surgery, newspapers. Newlands Hall is a working farm with magnifi cent and unspoilt a sheltered valley. Walks, bike hire, cycle routes and horse riding As a small high quality bed & breakfast establishment, Jill and views of Weardale. Enjoy a hearty breakfast using fresh local trails, all levels of fi tness and ability are catered for. Rupert aim to provide a comfortable, welcoming and peaceful home 5 WESTGATE - church, pub, post offi ce, food shop. produce and our own free range eggs. for you to enjoy; and we do a GREAT breakfast. Hamsterley Forest, Visitor Centre, EASTGATE - church & chapel, pub, C2C accom- Carol Oulton, Dowfold House B&B DL13 3NL 6 Newlands Hall, Frosterley, Low Jobs Hill, Crook modation. tel +44 (0) 1388 488312 Co. Durham, DL13 2SH County Durham, DL15 9AB email [email protected] Tel. 01388 529233 Mob. 07970 032517 Te. 01388 762 473 www.forestry.gov.uk/hamsterleyforest ROOKHOPE - church, pub, C2C accommodation. www.newlandshall.co.uk www.dowfoldhouse.co.uk 7 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] STANHOPE - church, chapel, pubs, cafes, take- 10 10 away, internet cafe, gift shops, food shops, bank, WEARDALE OUTDOOR CENTRE SHOW DATES 8 post offi ce, tourist information, petrol, surgery, chem- BRADLEY BURN FARM SHOP & CAFE ist, vet, hairdressers, cash point, swimming pool, Our Farm Shop & Cafe bring together the best fresh, tasty food Weardale Outdoor is the largest rural centre in the North East from farmers and producers on our doorstep. With a streamside C2C accommodation. of England for the purposes of enjoyment and training. Improve Allendale Show, 3rd Saturday in August terrace, children’s play area and cosy log burner. Two miles east of your own qualifi cations by learning a new skill, or just enjoy the Weardale Show, St John’s Chapel, last Saturday in August Wolsingham on A689. Open 7 days. FROSTERLEY - church, chapel, pubs, take away, countryside. 9 Summer 9.30-5pm Winter 9.30-4pm Blanchland Show, August Bank holiday food shop, post offi ce, bunk house. Weardale Outdoor, Coves House Estate, Wolsingham Show, 1st weekend in September Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL13 3BG Wolsingham, County Durham, DL13 3JH Stanhope Show, 2nd weekend in September WOLSINGHAM - church, chapel, pubs, cafes, Tel. 01388 529354 Mobile: 07863 209382 Tel. 01388 529 488 www.weardaleoutdoor.co.uk Show, 3rd weekend in September restaurants, take-aways, gift shops, food shops, Email: [email protected] 10 Email: [email protected] library, bank, post offi ce, surgery, dentist, chemist, www.bradleyburn.co.uk hairdressers, petrol, cash point, swimming pool. 10 COVES HOUSE 10 BRADLEY BURN COTTAGES TOW LAW - church, chapel. Pubs, cafes, restau- 11 rants, take-aways, gift shops, food shops, library, GARDENS AND EVENTS VENUE - WOLSINGHAM Our holiday cottages are situated around sunny courtyards close to the Burn. Granary Cottage is ideal for families; the others are Discover Weardale bank, post offi ce, surgery, hairdressers, petrol. Coves House and Grounds offer an exclusive venue to enjoy the perfect for couples. We have a games room with table tennis, pool, by bike or on foot. stunning views of Weardale. Visitors can enjoy crafts and other books and games. CROOK has a full range of services. activities. House and hall also available for hire. 12 For information and a range of Judith Stephenson, downloadable routes visit: Will Parker, Bradley Burn Farm, Coves House Estate, Wolsingham, Wolsingham, DL13 3JH Co Durham, DL13 3BG Tel. 01388 527285 Fax: 01388 527285 www.walkweardale.org.uk Tel. 01388 529354 Mob. 07863209382 Email: [email protected] www.cycleweardale.org.uk Email: [email protected] www.bradleyburn.co.uk Website www.coveshouse.co.uk