Scafell Pike in the Western Lake District is Englands largest mountain. At 978 metres (3210 feet) in height Scafell Pike is a magent for walkers eager to claim that they have stood on the top of England - Scafell Pike.
The town of Alston is situated in the North Pennines close to the Northumbrian border. Alston is England's highest market town and is surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls. Alston is an ideal walking and cycling centre with the Pennine Way passing through the town. Alston is also the starting point for the South Tynedale Railway.
1. Nent Hall Country House Hotel (Alston/Hotels in Alston)
Located in an are of outstanding natural beauty and dating back to 1738 Nent Hall Country House has recently undergone an extensive million pound refurbishment to bring the Hotel up to four star standard. Nent Hall offers the ideal place to stay fo...