The C2C Guide - the definitive resource centre for the Sea to Sea cycle route

Nenthead

tourist information
centre
(Alston) 01434 382244
Whitehaven to Nenthead 80 miles
Nenthead to Sunderland 54 miles

a potted history

Nenthead was the most important lead mining centre in the area from the late 1700s. A Quaker led mining company contributed greatly to the village with services such as a school, a reading room, a village hall and housing being provided by the company for the employees and local inhabitants. Set amidst the barren and wild pennine views, the climate here is reputedly colder than Aberdeen in Scotland. Nested amongst the fells and providing a shop, public house and a visitor centre Nenthead is well worth a closer look.

places of interest

Decorative Fountain - set in the middle of the village is this memorial to a former superintendent of the mines.
Nenthead Mines - set in a 200 acre site, which you cycle through on the C2C off road section from Garrigill, the mines offer exhibitions, a cafe, bunkhouse accommodation, woodland walk's, mineral panning and an underground mine for you to explore.

eating places

Overwater Lodge Restaurant tel: 01434 381271 - recommended by Katherine Byrne who says "does excellent food and wine for decent prices, the owners Julie and Simon are friendly hosts, definitely the best meal we had on the whole trip"
Also Highly reccommended by Andy Rowe who had the following to say" The food was out of this world and the service provided by owners Julie and Simon was excellent. I'm a Vegetarian and was a little worried that I wouldn't be catered for, however, Julie made the most wonderful bespoke meal!"
Jos

accommodation
Please try to book accommodation in advance and give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you are going to be late arriving at your accommodation it is always a good idea to ring and let the proprietor know so they can keep your room open for you.

Remember to double check all details with the establishment as this guide cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions nor for any loss arising as a result.

When booking accommodation please mention the C2C Guide website.

Mill Cottage Bunkhouse

Tim Haldon, Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3PD

Tel : 01434 382 726 / 382 037

Fax : 01434 382 043

Web : www.npht.com

Email : bunkhouse@npht.com

Beds .... 18

PPPN .... £12

Distance from C2C .... On route. Pub nearby

Drying facilities and secure lock-up .... Yes

Packed lunch .... No

Assay House and Mill Cottage bunkhouses are situated at the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre. Assay House sleeps up to 12 and has a kitchen diner. Mill Cottage sleeps six in beds styled like ship's cabin bunks, with curtains across for privacy and small internal light and shelf. Assay House was once the laboratory of the Assay Master, who analysed ore samples to determine their lead and silver content. Both bunkhouses are available for group bookings and there is a cafe on site and a pub in the village.
Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and in the 19th century was part of one of the largest lead and silver mining and processing areas in the country.
Neanthead is in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is an ideal hub for those wishing to explore the North Pennines. There are walks as well as the C2C passing the front door.

Avesgarth B&B

Joan Aves, 13 Hillersdon Terrace, Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3PG

Tel : 01434 382 656

Web : avesgarth.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

Email : joan@aves.freeserve.co.uk

Rooms .... 1S, 1D 1T, 1F.

B&B .... £20. U-12s half-price.

Packed Lunch .... £3.75

Distance from C2C .... On route. 3 mins from pub.

Family run non-smoking B&B right on the route with secure cycle store and open all year.

Nent Hall Country House Hotel & Farmhouse B&B

Helen Patterson, Nent Hall, CA9 3LQ

Tel : 01434 381584

Web : www.nenthall.com

Email : info@nenthall.com

Rooms .... Farmhouse: 3D, 1 family suite (up to 6),

.... Hotel: 2D, 3T, 6 four poster, 2 superior 4-poster, five room suite

B&B .... Farmhouse: £35.

B&B .... From £34.50. See also online deals.

Evening Meals .... Bar meals from £8 - £15. Restaurant: 3 courses from £25.

Packed lunch .... By arrangement

This splendid setting just off the A689 Alston to Nenthead road, about 1.5 miles west of Nenthead. There are some great online deals at the hotel, whilst there are five double rooms across the lane at the Farmhouse B&B. Cycle friendly and stylish, good looking at real prices and affordable country house accommodation.

Russ & Pam Hildreth
Crookbank Cottage

Crookbank Cottage B&B, Nenthead, Alston,
Cumbria CA9 3LN

tel : 01434 381226

e-mail : penninecrag@msn.com

rooms .... 1 Family room – 1 double bed.1 single bed and 1 put up bed.

months open .... all Year

B & B .... £ 25.00 P/P/P/N - or as a family £ 75.00.

packed lunch .... (book in advance) £ 4.50.

non-smoking .... yes

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... on route

distance from pub .... Miners Arms (C2C stamping post) about half a mile.

evening meal .... (book in advance) from £ 5.50 to £ 15.00 for a three course.

Formerly known as Foulard it is the birth place of Millican Dalton in 1867, the eccentric professor of adventure. John Wesley preached here before the Methodist chapels were built when he visited Alston and Nenthead.

We have at the moment one Family room with TV, Play Station 2 with games and DVD films, tea/coffee making facilities.

Modern bathroom downstairs with walk in shower , bath and shaver point. Full English breakfast is served in the wood panelled dining room.

We are situated right on the c2c route and have a large off road parking area and a secure cycle lock-up.

Orchard House

Pauline Elliott, Mohope, Ninebanks, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 8DQ

Tel : 01434 345288

Web : www.yha.ninebanks.co.uk

Email : ninebanks@yha.org.uk

Rooms .... 26 beds in 5 rooms; 2 en-suite

Beds .... YHA prices - £10 and £7 for u-18s.

Open all year round .... Secure cycle storage

Distance from route: 6 miles .... Pub: 5 miles

YHA in former lead miners cottage now available to non YHA members. Self catering. Licensed premises. Full catering service for pre-booked groups. Book a bed, a room or the whole hostel. Comfortable year round accommodation. Six miles from Coalcleugh and seven from Alston along the A686 Hexham road.

Coalcleugh - 7 from Alston