Cycle Repairs and Sales
Pennine Cycle Repairs is situated in Nenthead approx 6 miles from Alston on the A689 road to Stanhope and directly situated on the C2C route. Dave Raeside, the owner, is a fantastic cycle repair man who, when possible, will come out out the hostel if you are unable to get to his shop! Stocks gels and bars as well as numerous cycle spairs.
Tel: 01434 381324
E Bikes – Savvy Cycling
Baggage Courier Services
Are you wanting to do a long distance walk or cycle route with minimum baggage? Why not use a Baggage Courier Service who can carry your excess packs and deliver to your accommodation so that you are free to walk or cycle with a little weight as possible! They cover The Pennine Way, Isaac’s tea Trail and the C2C which all pass through Alston.
www.brigantesenglishwalks.com/
Other Independent Hostels
There are lots of Independent hostels and Camping Barns, that used to be part of the YHA network, across England, Scotland & Wales and need your support. They make great bases or stop overs for walkers and cyclists – often in remote places where you need them most! Check them out here via the Independent Hostel Guide.
independenthostels.co.uk/ex-yha-camping-barns/