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Rookhope

tourist information
centre
01388 527650
Whitehaven to Rookhope 92 miles
Rookhope to Sunderland 42 miles

a potted history

Rookhope is now a fraction of the place it used to be. Due to lead and iron mining this was once a very busy and productive village, which, like others, has had to cope with the loss of old industries. A small village of some 250 people it has a very strong community spirit and offers a village shop (with tea and coffee for sale) public house and a working men's club. Rookhope is a quiet and restful place to recharge your batteries before the last big climb of the trip over the Rookhope Incline.

places of interest

'''Lintzgarth Arch'' - all that remains of a bridge which carried a 2 mile long horizontal chimney away from the site of the mining operations and is passed on the right just before entering Rookhope.

eating places

The Rookhope Inn - details in accommodation section below.

route features

There are 3 route options when you reach Rookhope, one of which is an excellent off road section which climbs the Rookhope incline and levels off onto the Waskerly Way. The other two options are on road, one via Stanhope and the other is a rather more roundabout (but quieter) route onto the Waskerly Way avoiding the Rookhope incline. Please remember though, that the off road section over the Incline is shut at certain times during the shooting season (notices are posted) and you must take an alternative route. Whichever way you go you can be sure of a hill to climb (the one out of Stanhope is a killer and is aptly named Crawleyside!) but the good news is that these will the last major climbs and from now on its easy cycling all the way to the North Sea.

accommodation
Please try to book accommodation in advance and give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you are going to be late arriving at your accommodation it is always a good idea to ring and let the proprietor know so they can keep your room open for you.

Remember to double check all details with the establishment as this guide cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions nor for any loss arising as a result.

When booking accommodation please mention the C2C Guide website.

The Rookhope Inn

Alex and Tom Goundry
The Rookhope Inn, Rookhope-in-Weardale,
Co. Durham DL13 2BG

tel : 01388 517215

fax : 01388 517861

e-mail : checkin@rookhope.com

home page : www.rookhope.com

rooms .... 1 family - 4 twin - all en-suite

months open .... all year

B & B .... from £30

evening meal .... yes

packed lunch .... yes

non-smoking .... yes

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... on route

pub .... we are a pub

Friendly village pub with log fire in bar. Normally running 3 constantly changing real ales and such beers on hand pull from jennings brewery, black sheep brewery and greene king brewery. A very popular pub with C2C cyclists.

Fell House Cottage

Mrs. Michelle J Stanley
Fell House, Rookhope, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL13 2BD

tel : 01388 517886

e-mail : fellhouse@googlemail.com

rooms .... 1 room sleeps up to four (4 single beds)

months open .... April to October

B & B .... £25.00

evening meal .... no

packed lunch .... no

non-smoking .... yes

secure cycle storage .... yes

distance from route .... less than 0.25 mile

pub .... less than 0.25 miles

Ideally situated for cyclists as only a very short distance from the C2C route. Fell House Cottage provides comfortable accommodation, which has one bedroom, with 4 single beds in it. We provide bedding, towels, shower and washing facilities and a cereal type breakfast all included in the price. Electricity runs on a [A3]1.00 meter.

The Red Brick Barn

Jane Pearce
Prydale House, Rookhope-in-Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2DF

tel : 01388 517845 e-mail

email : jane@prydale.com

home page : www.prydale.com/escape/

rooms .... 1T, 1D (both en-suite)

months open .... all year

rate .... £15-£30 pppn

evening meal .... £15.00 by prior arrangement

packed lunch .... £5.00

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... 0.5 mile

pub .... 0.25 miles over fields

We are offering a high quality , very comfortable converted cattle byre. It is fully self-catering but meals are available to order. Lovely views, farm environment, fuel burning stove and a friendly welcome.

Hole House Bunk House

Nick and Lorraine Thwaites
Hole House, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2HX

tel/fax : 01388 517184

e-mail : holehousebunks@btinternet.com

rooms .... 3 quad rooms ie 2 pairs of bunks in each room - all en-suite

months open .... all year

B & B .... £18.50 per person

evening meal .... no but available in pub

packed lunch .... £3.50 please pre book

secure cycle parking .... yes secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... 0.5 miles from alternative route

pub .... 0.5 miles

Bunkhouse located on a farm. Good clean accommodation with attached breakfasting kitchen and TV room. Local pub nearby with restaurant and bar meals. Great location with secure bike store/workshop.

The Old Vicarage

Colin Lomas
The Old Vicarage, Stotsfield Burn,
Rookhope-in-Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2AE

tel : 01388 517375

web-site ....

http .... mysite.freeserve.com/rookhopevicarageb_b

e-mail : colin@finetime.wanadoo.co.uk

rooms .... 3 family rooms - 2 en-suite

months open .... February - October inclusive

B & B .... from £27.50 per person

evening meal .... £9.50 please pre book - vegetarians catered for

packed lunch .... £3.50 please pre book

non-smoking .... yes

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... on route

pub .... 500 metres in the village

The Old Vicarage is a private and non-smoking home with a resident West Highland Terrier. Set in its own grounds it is located directly en-route for the final lap via the Rookhope Incline onto the Waskerly Way or the road via Stanhope. The large comfortable rooms are centrally heated, all have adult sized single beds, tea& coffee making facilities and guest have their own large lounge with an open fire. We offer an evening meal and cater for vegetarians, all served at a pace that allows you time to stroll to the pub and enjoy real ales, a few jokes and possibly a song or two before returning for that all important restful nights sleep.For C2C'ers and other cyclists wishing to camp we have room in the grounds for tents. It is a simple & tranquil location and offers a wc, h/c hand basin and shower with separate sinks for washing-up etc., the rate is [A3]5.00 pp per night. Please book in advance.