© The Weardale Museum The Weardale Railway © Cube Creative Group © Forestry Commission Picture Library - J. McFarlane © Killhope Leadmining Museum © Forestry Commission Picture Library - Mark Pinder - Hamsterley Forest A Warm Weardale Welcome Weardale The area’s rich industrial heritage can be seen in the Lying high in the North Pennines, Weardale is a twenty remains of our lead mining past, and you can see Congratulations mile ribbon of river and road bringing you along tranquil how the miners lived and worked on a visit to family- Where we are & lanes, past tumbling rivers and waterfalls, through friendly Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining vibrant communities, over high moorland expanses Museum. Don’t forget to stop off at the fascinating how to get here You’ve found us! and within touching distance of the rarest wildlife, all Weardale Museum in Ireshopeburn, where you can through a landscape forged by man’s centuries’ old see the Weardale Tapestry and marvel at the historic battles with nature. High House Chapel. By road: Weardale is in the North Pennines Now get to know us with the A1M to the eastern side and the A great place to fi nd out about the area is the Durham A great way to get to grips with the rural way of life M6 to the west. Appropriate feeder roads Dales Centre in Stanhope – with its tearooms, gift and is to join the locals at one of the many agricultural lead into Weardale. craft shops it’s perfect for a leisurely afternoon; or 10 shows in August and September. minutes up the road to the Upper Weardale Visitor By rail: The nearest mainline stations are Information Points inside Chatterbox Café in St John’s Plants and animals Darlington, Durham and Newcastle to the Chapel and Killhope Museum. east and Penrith and Carlisle to the west. Wildlife thrives in Weardale and the wider North Pennines - red squirrels (which can be seen on Enjoy the outdoors Tel 08457 484950 www.nationalrail. the squirrel trail at Killhope Museum), otters, black co.uk Weardale is a special part of the North Pennines, a grouse and thousands of breeding wading birds can place where you can stretch your legs, spread your all be found here. In late spring and early summer By air: Both Newcastle and Durham Tees wings and explore one of our fi nest landscapes. This our glorious traditional hay meadows are awash Valley international airports are close by. is perfect country for walking, cycling, horse riding, with colourful wildfl owers whilst in August the moors fi shing, and wildlife watching. Whether you’re looking burst into purple splendour as the heather blooms. for riverside wanders or more challenging routes you’ll be spoilt for choice! You’ll fi nd traffi c-free family cycling, Beneath your feet ... mountain biking and woodland walks in the nearby The rocks and landscapes of Weardale and the Hamsterley Forest or hire a bike from Durham Dales North Pennines have amazing stories to tell, of Bike Hire in St John’s Chapel and take on some of the moving continents and tropical seas, of molten rock country’s toughest climbs - including the highest road and ice sheets, of minerals and the men that mined in England. them. You can even enjoy a dip in the heated Weardale As well as being an Area of Outstanding Natural Open Air Swimming Pool in Stanhope, play a round at Beauty, the North Pennines is a European and Crook Golf Club or strap on your skis and indulge in Global Geopark – a UNESCO endorsed accolade some winter sports at the Weardale Ski Club – snow which refl ects the area’s worldclass geological permitting! Dine in style on the Weardale Railway or heritage. return at Christmas to enjoy the Polar Express. People and places Stay awhile One day won’t be enough, so why not stay for Weardale has a distinctive character, with attractive several? You’ll fi nd a wide variety of accommodation settlements to explore, such as Stanhope, Rookhope, to suit all tastes from luxury hotel to cosy bed and www.discoverweardale.com Wolsingham and St. John’s Chapel, while in nearby breakfast, from self-catering cottage or caravan to Derwentdale is the picturesque conservation village of Image © Visit County Durham bunkhouse and campsite. For websearch Blanchland and the lovely hamlet of Hunstanworth. Discover Weardale or SATNAV purposes, AGRICULTURAL SHOW DATES by bike or on foot. centre your search on Weardale Show, St John’s Chapel - Last weekend in August For information and a range of Blanchland Show, August Bank Holiday Monday downloadable routes visit: Wolsingham Show, 1st weekend in September www.explorenorthpennines.org.uk DL13 2FJ , OS Map NY996392 nd and Stanhope Show, 2 weekend September www.exploreweardale.org.uk Journey times from Stanhope Map Key Cashpoint C2C long distance cycle route Heritage Railway To find out more visit Durham City 40 minutes www.discoverweardale.com Information Telephone Weardale Way long distance footpath Swimming Pool Barnard Castle 30 minutes 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 Museum Skiing Penrith 75 minutes Published by the Weardale Visitor Network with financial assistance from Weardale Area Action Partnership. www.durham.gov.uk/weardaleaap 1 ‘THE BYRE’ 4 DURHAM DALES AND CITY, CYCLE HIRE 6 HORSLEY HALL SELF-CATERING COTTAGE Helping you make the most out of your time in the saddle LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AND FINE DINING High up in the North Pennines with spectacular views and conveniently Bike hire in St John’s Chapel, Hamsterley Forest and Durham City. From Horsley Hall is an elegant, three-storey, 5* Silver Award Manor House situated off the A689 in the hamlet of Lanehead, ‘The Byre’ is a beautifully one of our 3 pickup points or delivered to you. Servicing and repair, with beautiful grounds and magnifi cent views of Weardale. Excellent Businesse & Accommodation converted, self-contained stone barn attached to the owner’s property with emergency assist of cycles, transport services for C2C, W2W Baggage home-cooked foods, from local and home grown ingredients. accommodation for 2+1. Sorry no pets. and bikes, escort service or lead rider, catering for groups etc. Liz Curry, Nenthead to Stanhope Jane & Mike Kane, Contact Martin Stout. Horsley Hall, Eastgate, High Watch, Lanehead, Upper Weardale, Land line 0333 8008 222 Co. Durham, DL13 2LJ, Co. Durham, DL13 1AJ, Tel. 01388 517239 Tel. 01388 537693 Mob. 0793 6490 555 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.horsleyhall.co.uk www.highwatch.co.uk www.woodnwheels.org.uk 1 HAGGS BANK BUNKHOUSE & CAMPSITE 1 DALES FARM, COWSHILL 4 7 PRINCESS COTTAGE, ROOKHOPE With starry skies to take your breath away, perfect for individuals or 4* SILVER B&B A delightful 2 bedroom cottage, in the heart of Rookhope village, on the groups wanting inexpensive, quality accommodation. We have cosy Visit England assessed luxury B&B with outstanding views of Weardale. coast to coast cycle route. Bed and breakfast or longer stay self catering. bunks, camping pitches with stunning views and electric hook-ups for Large en-suite rooms with king size beds. Award winning marmalade Bike lock up/Log fi re/ shower room/ fully fi tted kitchen/ sleeps 4. motorhomes. We guarantee you a warm welcome all year round! served with breakfast. Evening meals if required. Mary Auckland, Nentsberry, Alston, Mrs Anita Holmes, Cross View Cottage, Cumbria, CA9 3LH, Cowshill, Co. Durham, DL13 1AD, Rookhope, Tel: 01434 386482 Tel. 01388 537987 Co. Durham, DL13 2BW, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel. 01388 517930 www.haggsbank.com www.dalesfarm.net Email: [email protected] 1 KILLHOPE NORTH OF ENGLAND 5 THE OLD BARN 7 BARRINGTON BUNKHOUSE 1 THE CALF HOUSE We offer clean, comfortable bunkhouse accommodation for up to 12 LEAD MINING MUSEUM SELF CATERING COTTAGE Killhope is a national award winning museum and a great day out for BED AND BREAKFAST people, with self-service continental breakfast. Open all year round we the whole family. Take a guided tour of the mine, fi nd your own minerals. Comfortable, ground fl oor, self-contained, en-suite accommodation In a stunning location above the village of Westgate, this 2 bedroom, are ideally situated on the Sea 2 Sea (C2C) route for cyclists and the Woodland walks, exhibitions, shop and cafe. in converted barn. Village location, on bus route, with car parking and detached former byre, built in the 1800s, retains many original features Weardale Way for walkers. secure cycle store. Packed lunches available. and has magnifi cent views. Killhope North of England Leadmining Museum, Mrs. Valerie Livingston, Near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, Mrs. S. Tallentire, High Kitty Crag, Barrington Cottage, Co. Durham, DL13 1AR, The Calfhouse, Westgate-in-Weardale, Rookhope, Weardale, Tel. 01388 537505 Cowshill, Upper Weardale, Co. Durham, DL13 1LF, Co. Durham, DL13 2BG, Email: [email protected] Co. Durham, DL13 1JQ, Tel. 01388 517643 Tel. 01388 517656 www.killhope.org.uk Tel. 01388 537590 Mob. 07710 242290 Email: [email protected] www.thecalfhouse.com Email: [email protected] www. barrington-bunkhouse-rookhope.com 1 HEATH HOLIDAY COTTAGES HILL TOP - KILLHOPE 3 YMCA WEARDALE HOUSE 5 THE COTTAGE, WESTGATE 8 BED & BREAKFAST - HOLIDAY COTTAGE HUNSTANWORTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE 3* SELF CATERING Claire and Phil look forward to offering you a warm welcome to our home Tucked away in a peaceful and friendly village, this detached property A group of four delightful holiday cottages in Hunstanworth only two Looking for a fantastic day out? Why not test yourself on our exhilarating at Killhope.