STR - Picnic tables

The area around Alston Station [South Tynedale Railway's upper terminus] is well supplied with picnic tables, and there are more tables & seating under the station canopy. Plus there's the cafe - which is currently known as Hickins' as well as the Crossing Cafe since the outside seating overlooks the level crossing.
2023 - the current menu & standard of service is very good and as it is dog-friendly we go there at least once a month for a meal and drinks.