The Lake District National Park is England's largest and covers 2292 square kilometres or 885 square miles. The Lake District National Park was established in 1951. The Lake District National Park aims to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the region and promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of area.
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.
