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Discover Weardale Map Brochure www.discoverweardale.com WEARDALE - WHERE ARE WE & HOW TO GET HERE By road: Weardale is in the North Pennines with the A1M to the eastern side and the M6 to the west. Appropriate feeder roads lead into Weardale. By rail: The nearest mainline stations are Darlington, Durham and Newcastle to the east and Penrith and Carlisle to the west. Tel 08457 484950 www.nationalrail. co.uk By air: Both Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley international airports are close by. For websearch or SATNAV purposes, centre your search on DL13 2FJ , OS Map NY996392 Journey times from Stanhope Map Key Cashpoint C2C long distance cycle route Heritage Railway Stations Durham City 40 minutes To find out more visit Information Museum Weardale Way & Pennine Way Swimming Pool Barnard Castle 30 minutes www.discoverweardale.com long distance footpaths Beamish 40 minutes www.northpennines.org.uk Public Toilets Parking Location of advertisements Fishing Newcastle 50 minutes and Hexham 40 minutes www.thisisdurham.com PO Post Office Petrol Green Tourism Business (on adverts) Skiing Penrith 75 minutes 1 2 3 Ride the Polar Express at Christmas Discover Weardale Image © South Tynedale Railway © Killhope Lead Mining Museum © Tom Nattrass by bike or on foot. South Tynedale Railway Killhope: North of England Lead Mining Museum The Weardale Museum and High House Chapel For information and a range of Scenic narrow gauge railway & Discovery Centre Explore underground Folk museum, tapestry, heritage chapel and ancestry downloadable routes visit: Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB Near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, DL13 1AR Ireshopeburn, Upper Weardale,DL13 1HD Telephone: 01434 382828 Telephone: 01388 537 505 Telephone: 01388 5i7433 www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk www.killhope.org.uk www.weardalemuseum.co.uk www.explorenorthpennines.org.uk and www.exploreweardale.org.uk ☻Cycle the highest road in England, ☻swim in the open air pool at Stanhope, ☻visit our outstanding museums, ☻enjoy our Roof of England walks, ☻search the forest for the Gruffalo and Stick Man, ☻ride on our heritage railways, ☻enjoy the epic tale of Kynren at our outdoor theatre, ☻recharge at one of our pubs, cafes or restaurants, or simply ☻chill out and relax in our beautiful countryside ☻ lie back and enjoy AGRICULTURAL SHOW our ‘inky black dark skies – providing opportunities to see the stars and the Milky Way and perhaps even DATES the Northern Lights if you’re really lucky’. Weardale Show, St John’s Chapel - Last weekend in August 9 11 14 Wolsingham Show, 1st weekend in September Stanhope Show, 2nd weekend September © Weardale Railway Heritage Services Ltd © Forestry Commission Picture Library - J. Mcfarlane © Auckland Castle Weardale Railway Heritage Services Ltd Hamsterley Recreational Forest Auckland Castle Let the train be your guide to scenic Weardale Walking, cycling, riding, the Gruffalo & Stick Man A palace fit for a king Stanhope - Frosterley - Wolsingham - Witton-le-Wear Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley, DL13 3NL Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NR Kynren: An Epic Tale of England Stanhope Station, Stanhope, DL13 2YS Telephone 01388 488312 Telephone 01388 743 750 Open-air theatre at Bishop Auckland Tel:07719 757755 Email:[email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk/hamsterleyforest www.aucklandcastle.org image Chattebox Cafe A Warm Weardale Welcome in any language. Lying high in the North Pennines, Weardale is a twenty mile ribbon of river and road bringing you along tranquil lanes, past tumbling rivers and waterfalls, through vibrant communities, over high moorland expanses and within touching distance of the rarest wildlife, all through a landscape forged by man’s centuries’ old battles with nature. A great place to find out about the area is the Durham Dales Centre in Stanhope – with its tearooms, gift and craft shops it’s perfect for a leisurely afternoon; or 10 minutes up the road to the Upper Weardale Visitor Information Points inside Chatterbox Café (St John’s Chapel) or continue on to Killhope Lead Mining Museum (beyond Cowshill). Enjoy the outdoors Weardale is a special part of the North Pennines, a place where you can stretch your legs, spread your wings and explore one of our finest landscapes. This is perfect country for walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, and wildlife watching. Whether you’re looking for riverside wanders or more challenging routes you’ll be spoilt for choice! You’ll find traffic-free family cycling, mountain biking, woodland walks, the Gruffalo and Stick Man in the nearby Hamsterley Forest. Hire a bike in St John’s Chapel and take on some of the country’s toughest climbs - including the highest road across the Roof of England. You can even enjoy a dip in the heated Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool in Stanhope, play a round at Crook Golf Club or strap on your skis and indulge in some winter sports at the Weardale Ski Club – snow permitting! Explore the countryside on the Weardale & South Tynedale Railways or return at Christmas to enjoy the Polar Express. image Michael Young People and places Weardale has a distinctive character, with attractive settlements to explore, such as Stanhope, Rookhope, Wolsingham and St. John’s Chapel, while in nearby Derwentdale is the picturesque conservation village of Blanchland and the lovely hamlet of Hunstanworth. The area’s rich industrial heritage can be seen in the remains of our lead mining past, and you can see how the miners lived and worked on a visit to family-friendly Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum. Don’t forget to stop off at the fascinating Weardale Museum in Ireshopeburn, where you can see the Weardale Tapestry and marvel at the historic High House Chapel. Enjoy ‘Kynren’ the epic tale of England played out as a pageant at Bishop Auckland’s Eleven Arches. A great way to get to grips with the rural way of life is to join the locals at one of the many agricultural shows in August and September. image Yasmine Hamid Plants and animals Wildlife thrives in Weardale and the wider North Pennines - red squirrels (which can be seen on the squirrel trail at Killhope Museum), otters, black grouse and thousands of breeding wading birds can all be found here. In late spring and early summer our glorious traditional hay meadows are awash with colourful wildflowers whilst in August the moors burst into purple splendour as the heather blooms. image Janis Gascoigne image Jean Thornley Beneath your feet ... The rocks and landscapes of Weardale and the North Pennines have amazing stories to tell, of moving continents and tropical seas, of molten rock and ice sheets, of minerals and the men that mined them. As well as being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the North Pennines is also a UNESCO Global Geopark – an accolade which officially recognises the area’s world class geological heritage. Above your head ... The North Pennines has some of the darkest skies in the country where you can see 1000s of stars on clear nights, so it’s the perfect place for stargazing. Here, you are away from busy towns and cities where there is lots of light spillage which creates that familiar orange glow and blocks out the stars. Stay awhile One day won’t be enough, so why not stay for several? You’ll find a wide variety of accommodation to suit all tastes. image Graeme Farr 2 LOW CORNRIGGS FARM 3 NORTH PENNINE STUDIOS HIGHLY COMMENDED B&B & SELF CATERING COTTAGES We offer a warm welcome, en-suite rooms, wonderful views and award PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE winning home cooked local food. Evening meals. Sleeps 6 in three Serving Weardale and beyond. Special ‘express service’ for visitors in a Alston to double rooms. Two Level 3 award winning 5* accessible cottages hurry; offering bespoke framing in as little as 24 hours. Collection & delivery services available from your home, work or holiday accommodation. Low Cornriggs Farm, Cowshill-in-Weardale, Earnwell Cottage, 7 Front Street, Co. Durham, DL13 1AG, Ireshopeburn, Upper Weardale, DL13 1HA St John’s Chapel Tel: 01388 537600 Tel: 07908 573045 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.cornriggsfarm.co.uk www.northpenninestudios.co.uk Facebook: “North Pennine Studios” 1 HAGGS BANK BUNKHOUSE & CAMPSITE 2 ‘THE BYRE AT HIGH WATCH’ 3 SELF-CATERING COTTAGE WEARDALE ADVENTURE CENTRE With starry skies to take your breath away, perfect for individuals or High up in the North Pennines with spectacular views and conveniently OUTDOOR RECREATION, CAMP, EVENT VENUE groups wanting inexpensive, quality accommodation. We have cosy situated off the A689 in the hamlet of Lanehead, ‘The Byre’ is a beautifully “Looking for a fantastic day out? Why not test yourself on our exhilarating bunks, camping pitches with stunning views and electric hook-ups for converted, self-contained stone barn attached to the owner’s property with leap of faith, try your hand at archery, experience gorge walking, climbing motorhomes. We guarantee you a warm welcome all year round! accommodation for 2+1. Sorry no pets. or mine exploration. For groups, families or individuals” Jane & Mike Kane, Nentsberry, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LH, Directors: Kay Sheppard and John Noble High Watch, Lanehead, Upper Weardale, Tel: 01434 382486 Weardale House, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, Mob: 07919092403 / 07849644010 Co. Durham, DL13 1AJ, Tel: 01388 537693 Co Durham, DL13 1HB Email: [email protected] Tel: 01388 537387 haggsbank.com Email: [email protected] www.highwatch.co.uk [email protected] www.weardaleadventurecentre.co.uk 2 HILL TOP - KILLHOPE 2 DALES FARM, COWSHILL 4 BRIDGE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST BED & BREAKFAST - HOLIDAY COTTAGE 4* SILVER B&B ‘Luxurious welcome in the heart of St Johns Chapel’ Claire and Phil look forward to offering you a warm welcome to our home Visit England assessed luxury B&B with outstanding views of Weardale. at Killhope. Sitting at the very head of Weardale this area of outstanding Large en-suite rooms with king size beds.
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