Hostels · North East England
Assay Office Bunkhouse
In or near Alston.
Assay Office Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.5 km
- Paid entry
About
Assay Office Bunkhouse is a hostel located in scotland lowlands. Hostel listed with verified location and OSM metadata. Most British hostels offer dorm beds and private rooms; check current availability before arriving.
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Official information
The Assay House Bunkhouse at Nenthead Mines offers accommodation with bunk rooms for outdoor groups. It features essential amenities such as a kitchen, toilets, showers, and a drying room for wet gear.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allendale Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Assay Office Bunkhouse is a hostel located in the Scottish Lowlands. This accommodation offers a budget-friendly option for travellers seeking a communal living experience. Guests can expect shared facilities and a relaxed atmosphere, suitable for those exploring the surrounding countryside. The hostel is positioned to provide easy access to local attractions and natural scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7843, -2.3373
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- 07971 519811
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.nentheadmines.com
Sources
- osm: w496520805 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Assay Office Bunkhouse?
- Assay Office Bunkhouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3PB), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Assay Office Bunkhouse?
- Assay Office Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Assay Office Bunkhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3PB.
- Is Assay Office Bunkhouse a protected site?
- Yes — Assay Office Bunkhouse is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Assay Office Bunkhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3PB.