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A 9.5 mile walk in a figure of "8" centred on England's highest market town, Alston. Crossing valley side pasture and the remains of a Roman fort (Whitley Castle) and then returning alongside a narrow guage railway. The paths can be muddy but there are lovely views.
This walk is reproduced with permission from Circular Walks on the Pennine Way by Kevin Donkin, published by Frances Lincoln.
Click the link below to download a pdf walk leaflet.