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Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria
A handsome market town above the River Lune

Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale is a characterful market town with independent shops, excellent food and famous views over the River Lune, positioned between the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales.

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Your guide to Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale is a characterful market town with independent shops, excellent food and famous views over the River Lune, positioned between the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales.

Stone streets and courtyards lead towards St Mary’s Church, Ruskin’s View and the riverside path to Devil’s Bridge. The town rewards slow exploration, with architecture, cafés and local businesses packed into a compact centre.

Its location makes Kirkby Lonsdale a strong base for the Lune Valley, Barbondale, Ingleton and the southern Lake District. It combines the atmosphere of a destination town with quick access to countryside walks and cycling routes.

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Devil's BridgeKirkby Lonsdale
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Devil's Bridge

A picturesque historic three-arched bridge over the River Lune, close to Kirkby Lonsdale and linked to a popular riverside ...

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The Royal HotelKirkby Lonsdale
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The Royal Hotel

A central Kirkby Lonsdale hotel with stylish bedrooms and food and drink on site, positioned on Main Street close to the ma...

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