A surface walk to one of the major coal mines in the little-known coalfield between Brampton and Alston. The meet will follow the line of a branch of the Brampton/Alston railway visiting other areas of interest and is led by Clive Seal an ex-coal miner from Lancashire and Alston and Ian Hebson who are researching the coal mines of the area.
Meet at Hallbankgate on the A680 Brampton to Alston Road at 10.00 just as you come into the village. CA8 2PN
Grade Easy
Contact Warren Allison at warrenallison82@gmail.com or 07442003282
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