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3About Alston
Alston claims the title of England's highest market town, perched at 290 metres in the North Pennines. The A686 from Penrith provides the main access, whilst the A689 and B6277 connect to Hexham and Barnard Castle respectively. With approximately 8 EV charging points available, it's a useful stop when crossing the Pennines. The town is home to England's highest narrow-gauge railway.
Where is Alston on the map?
Alston is in England, at 54.809, -2.439 - about 16 km west of Heatherycleugh.
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EV Chargers in Alston
- Station Road, Hexham150 kW
- 6 Allen Mill Cottages, Hexham50 kW
- Alemouth Road, Hexham50 kW
- Alemouth Road, Hexham50 kW
- Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Alston?
The closest airport to Alston is Newcastle International Airport, 74 km (about 1 h 16 min by car).