Directions

Where is Alston Live?
Alston Live Festival is held at: Tyne Willows Playing Field, Station Road, Alston, CA9 3HZ. Alston is a picturesque market town filled with cafes, shops, and pubs – only a few minutes walk from the festival site.

By Car
By road, Alston can be reached from the M6 at Penrith via the A686, then over Hartside Pass where there are magnificent views across the Solway Firth to Scotland, and The Lake District. From Carlisle or Newcastle take the A69 and then the A689. From Scotch Corner on the A1M, the route to Alston is via Barnard Castle and the B6277, passing through beautiful Upper Teesdale.
Drive Times:
Newcastle — 1 hr 10 mins
Manchester — 2 hrs 28 mins
Edinburgh — 2 hrs 59 mins
Glasgow — 2 hrs 22 mins

Other Transport
There are limited bus services to Alston, please visit Westmorland and Furness Council’s website for bus timetables. The nearest railway stations are:
Penrith North Lakes (West Coast mainline)
Langwathby (Settle Carlisle line)
Haltwhistle (Carlisle to Newcastle line)

And if you still need convincing why you should visit Alston for our festival, check out the Alston Moor Flickr pages!