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Kirkby Lonsdale Tourist Information

Kirkby Lonsdale, pronounced 'Kir-by Lonsdale', is a charming market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park set in the Lune Valley. Excellent as a base for both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the area has inspired artists such as Constable and Turner, and offers ancient Norman Churches, mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and is full of numerous 17th and 18th century buildings. The scenic beauty of the River Lune is spectacular. John Ruskin thought Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding area one of the most beautiful in England. The town is known for its 'Ruskin's View'.

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To the north west Kirkby Stephen is another idyllic market town within the Eden Valley pushing towards the North Pennines. The Pennines shift into the river valleys of the Eden Valley to great effect particularly around Mallerstang. Kirkby Lonsdale is crammed with delightful specialist shops, particularly antique shops.

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Kingsdale Head Cottage - Ingleton

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Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lune Valley

Kirkby Lonsdale (which is actually just in Cumbria), once the centre for the headquarters of the Women's Co-operative Guild under Margaret Llewelyn Davies - is packed with craft shops, inns and the renowned Devil's Bridge. This area provided inspiration for artists like Turner and Ruskin.

Kirkby Lonsdale Fairs & Devil's Bridge

Kirkby Lonsdale hosts many fairs, including a Victorian Fair in the first week of September every year and a Christmas Fair.

One of the most interesting sights in the area includes the medieval Devil''s Bridge which spans the river in three ribbed arches, and is a scheduled ancient monument. Turner painted landscapes of the area - including the best known 'Ruskin's View'. Ruskin was pretty impressed with the area, as are the numerous bikers that congregate at the bridge if the weather is fine.

Kirkby Lonsdale Shopping

People come from far and wide to shop in Kirkby Lonsdale. Many of the shops are listed buildings and offer arts, crafts and specialist shops to please the most discerning of shoppers

Kirkby Lonsdale has been a winner of the 'Britain in Bloom' competition - 18th century inns in the town are just one of the many attractions on offer!

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Kingsdale Head Cottage - Ingleton

Self catering farm cottage situated between the Yorkshire villages of Ingleton & Dent, spacious yet cosy, patio, child's play area, sleeps 2-6 plus cot.

£295 to £450 Prices per week (seasonal)