Things to do in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
The small Cumbrian town of Kirkby Lonsdale is situated above the River Lune, 13 miles southeast of Kendal.
It is close to both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park making it very popular with visitors.
The winding main street is lined with 18th-century cottages and has delightful sounding side streets such as Jingling Lane and Salt Pie Lane.
There are also several pleasant tearooms. The Old Market Square has a Gothic covered market cross in the centre and still hosts a market every Thursday.
The lovely view was painted by J.M.W. Turner and Ruskin claimed it was "one of the loveliest views in England", and it still is.
Things to do in Kirkby Lonsdale
Before reaching the village, Devil's Bridge crosses the river.
The bridge has a popular snack van famous for serving pottery mugs of tea to tourists and bikers.
The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are both a short drive away and offer plenty of scenic walks, cycle routes and wildlife spotting from spring through autumn.
History of Kirkby Lonsdale
The area was settled long ago with evidence of Celtic settlements and a Neolithic stone circle at Casterton Fell.
It is said to be one of the best-preserved in the country.
The Normans built a wooden tower on an artificial mound for controlling the area. The mound was later used for cockfighting, hence the name of Cockpit Hill.
After the Dissolution of Monasteries in the 16th century, the church and its treasures were given to Trinity College, Cambridge and the church is still under its patronage.
Most closed long ago but the Snooty Fox and the Orange Tree still serve excellent food and ale.
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Days Out in Kirkby Lonsdale
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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (6 Miles)*
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Leighton Hall (7 Miles)*
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White Scar Cave (7 Miles)*
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Levens Hall (8 Miles)*
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Sizergh Castle (8 Miles)*
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Abbot Hall Art Gallery (10 Miles)*
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Kendal Museum (10 Miles)*
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Cartmel Racecourse (12 Miles)*
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Lancaster Maritime Museum (13 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Kirkby Lonsdale
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Dent (7 Miles)*
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Lower Bentham (8 Miles)*
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Oxenholme (8 Miles)*
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Carnforth (9 Miles)*
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Kendal (10 Miles)*
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Bolton le Sands (11 Miles)*
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Ingleborough (11 Miles)*
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Clapham (11 Miles)*
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Austwick (11 Miles)*
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Hest Bank (12 Miles)*
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