Eden Valley and the Pennines
Singles in and around Alston
Alston is a high Pennine market town with cobbled streets, a heritage railway and moorland all around, often described as the highest market town in England. For a first date there's a wander along Front Street, a ride on the South Tynedale Railway, or a stretch of the Pennine Way. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Alston
Three easy places to meet someone new in Alston. Check opening times before you go.
Front Street and the market cross
A steep cobbled street of independent shops, cafés and pubs leading to the old market cross. Free to wander and full of character.
The South Tynedale Railway
A narrow gauge heritage railway running along the river valley from Alston. It is ticketed and runs on selected days, so check before you go.
The Pennine Way and the South Tyne
The long distance Pennine Way passes through Alston beside the River South Tyne. Pick a short stretch and turn back whenever you like, and check the weather before you go.
Around Alston
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Alston town centre, Front Street, Nenthead, Garrigill and Leadgate.
Getting there: Alston has no mainline station, so most people arrive by bus or car along the A686 from Penrith or the A689 from Brampton. The roads are steep and exposed, so check the weather in winter.
Go Cumbria Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Alston and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Alston
What is a good first date in Alston?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander along Front Street, a ride on the South Tynedale Railway and a stretch of the Pennine Way. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Alston?
Alston has no mainline station, so most people arrive by bus or car along the A686 from Penrith or the A689 from Brampton. The roads are steep and exposed, so check the weather in winter.
Can I join Go Cumbria Dating from Alston?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Cumbria Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Alston?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.