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The Ancient Unicorn: Historic coaching inn
willswales Says: In May 07 my partner and I fancied a night away, not too far from our home in York, and decided to explore the North Pennine moorland around Teesdale. We both like things traditional, so we booked into The Ancient Unicorn Inn, an old coaching inn in the village of Bowes....
Bowes Moor Hotel: Hotel With A History
steventilly Says: OK, if you want to stay somwhere with a bit of an eerie past, try the Bowes Moor Hotel. It's a couple of miles East of Stainmore Summit (and West of Bowes Village) and stands on the moor right by the A66. Many years ago the chef there murdered his wife and hid her body in...
steventilly Says: A chuck-wagon is just a mobile cafe or food vendor (could be a burger van etc). There is sometimes one at Stainmore Summit, and sometimes it's not there, so don't reply on it. Just a cup of tea, really. Usually it's quite early when we're passing and I don't want food, just...
Great Views, Great Place For A Break
steventilly Says: The views from up here are great, after all it's the highest point on the route. Sometimes though, because of this, it's shrouded in mist or cloud, even if it's sunny at either side!Off the road to either side for a few miles east and west (but not at all distinct) are Roman...
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A chuck-wagon is just a mobile cafe or food vendor (could be a burger van etc). There is sometimes one at Stainmore Summit, and sometimes it's not there, so...
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Stainmore summit is one of my favourite places in England. There's nothing actually THERE except a lay-by and sometimes a chuck-wagon. But it's a special place. It's the highest point on the...
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