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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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3-5 Market St, Kirkby Lonsdale
A Warm, Friendly and Comfortable welcome awaits you at the Copper Kettle Bed & Breakfast Guest house, located in the beautiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dakes.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need experience to enter this vertical world, just a desire to overcome a natural fear of heights and a “give it a go” attitude. The feeling of achievement when…
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth
Treetops is a one bedroom self-catering apartment available for three, four or seven night stays. The apartment has a large open plan living area, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. There is a sofa bed in lounge area. To the exterior is a private…
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296 reviewsKirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth
Pitch up, sit back, and relax - our dedicated touring area has top-notch facilities for caravans, motor-homes and their awnings. Set in the beautiful River Lune valley between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Parks, Woodclose Park…
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296 reviewsSEDBERGH
Located in the Joss Lane Car Park.
Recycle Cans, Glass, Paper & Card and Plastics at this site.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Free car parking with 12 spaces.
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
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
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…
PENRITH
Located at the Primary School in Orton.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Cumbria
The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to the source of the River Eden on Black Fell Moss).
SEDBERGH
Centrally located car park on the corner of Main Street and Joss lane.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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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,…
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Free parking in two car parks at this popular beauty spot.
SEDBERGH
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.Centrally located on the corner of Main Street and Joss lane.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Household Waste Recycling Centre, Hobsons Lane, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4RN
Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles.
SEDBERGH
Located at the Spar Shop in Sedbergh.
Recycle Paper & Card, Glass and Plastics at this site.
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).
Free parking in two car parks at this popular beauty spot.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
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