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Amidst the rolling green hills and staggeringly beautiful landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll find some charming towns and villages which give the countryside a run for its money!
Kirkby Lonsdale is a gem in the area, with its picturesque location; cobblestone streets; and abundance of quirky shops and independent eateries. As well as a stroll through town, make sure to visit the beautiful Ruskin’s View, overlooking the Lune Valley.
A little further north, Sedbergh is England’s official book town, and the perfect place to pick up something to read from one of its independent shops. There are also great places to eat and drink, and monthly artisan markets throughout the warmer season.
In Kendal, you’ll find a rich cultural and artistic scene, with live music and theatre a regular occurrence in the town’s events calendar. There are also festivals and markets throughout the year, as well as lively bars and pubs, local shops and cafes, and a 12th century castle overlooking the town.
Explore the towns and villages where the Lakes meets the Dales, including Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh.
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Kirkby Lonsdale
A warm hearted 17thC inn set in the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale overlooking St Mary's church. You can walk within minutes to Devils Bridge, Ruskins View and the Lune Valley.
Sedbergh,
The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Howgills is one of our most popular routes. Choose the half marathon or the full marathon distance. The Howgills are a great place to run and the picturesque village of Sedbergh provides us with a fantastic start and finish…
Cumbria
Buses to and through Sedbergh:
564 Kendal - Sedbergh - Dent - Kirkby Stephen - Brough.
564B Cowgill - Dent - Sedbergh - Kendal.
567A Kirkby Lonsdale - Sedbergh.
3-5 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale
Old world type restaurant serving home-made food.
Free parking in two car parks at this popular beauty spot.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
SEDBERGH
Located at the Spar Shop in Sedbergh.
Recycle Paper & Card, Glass and Plastics at this site.
PENRITH
Located at the Primary School in Orton.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Electric bike charging point, located at The Fat Lamb Hotel, Ravenstonedale.
A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
SEDBERGH
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.Centrally located on the corner of Main Street and Joss lane.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Household Waste Recycling Centre, Hobsons Lane, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4RN
Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles.
Cumbria
The only ride in this guide with some traffic-free sections, including the shared use dismantled railway route over two viaducts, once part of the coke carrying Stainmore Railway (more details from www.nvt.org.uk).
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Free parking in two car parks at this popular beauty spot.
SEDBERGH
Centrally located car park on the corner of Main Street and Joss lane.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
Cumbria
Sedbergh is at the confluence of two Dales rivers, the River Rawthey and the River Dee. Along their banks the scenery is a classic mixture of stone walls, fields, picturesque farms and houses surrounded by intimate fells. A network of paths,…
Kirkby Lonsdale
Located in the car park of Booth's Supermarket.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper & Card, Textiles and Plastics at this site.
Cumbria
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
SEDBERGH
Electric bike charging point, located at Farfield Mill, Sedbergh.
A donation to the upkeep of the Mill is requested for use of this facility.
Cumbria
At the eastern edge of the Howgill Fells, the shapely peaks of Kengriff and Yarlside stand a lonely vigil. Set in stunning surroundings, they have all the very best qualities you would expect of the area, but for some reason they tend to get a…
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