Yoga Walks by the Lune: Desk Yoga
Been sitting at your desk for too long? This short session focuses on yoga for the neck, shoulders and upper back, with a little hip…
Things to do in Kirkby Lonsdale
There’s more to Kirkby Lonsdale than beautiful views and a thriving, independent high street. We have a fantastic and friendly community with lots going on for visitors. Below are just some of the things to do within walking distance of the town centre. Call in to the Visitor Information Centre for more ideas, or check out our town blog for further inspiration.
Highwayman Hike: Leck Circular
A walk full of paths, a trail along Leck Beck and a walk around the beautiful village of Leck. This walk is great because it…
Highwayman Hikes: Cowdber Barn Circular
This is a nice gentle walk from The Highwayman up to Cowan Bridge along tracks and farm land. No steep inclines however I would recommend…
Tess Pike’s Blue Badge Guide Walks: Kirkby Lonsdale to Biggins
Length: 1 3/4 miles (2.75km) Difficulty: Easy Time: approx 1 hour 30 mins Starting Point: The Information & Gift Shop A short countryside walk with fine views across…
Yoga Walks by the Lune: River Walk
Whilst kindness can be often thought of as giving to others we can forget to give this to ourselves. You deserve your own love and…
Highwayman Hikes: Nether Burrow and Leck Beck Circular
Length: approx 4.5 miles Difficulty: Easy Time: 2 hours Starting Point: The Highwayman Photo credit: Robin Ree Leave the car park and cross the road taking a right…
Highwayman Hikes: Tunstall Circular (aka The Halloween Walk)
Length : Just under 2 miles Difficulty : Easy Time : 1 hour Starting point : The Highwayman This is a really easy and lovely circular…
The Vault Story Trail
Our seven stories of the vault are now out and about on benches around town. Start at the bench in Jubilee Field at Devils Bridge.…
Guided Town Walks
We know our own town better than anyone so let us show you around! We have five qualified town guides from Kirkby’s Visitor Information Centre…
Kirkby Lonsdale Family Trail
Do you struggle to get your family out walking? Local resident Rachel Wilkinson designed this downloadable Family Trail to keep her seven year old twin girls…
Cycling
Kirkby Lonsdale is an ideal location to base yourself for bike rides in the Lakes and Dales. You can start with some circular bike rides…
Walks
There are many short walks you can access from the town. A short loop taking in the famous Ruskin’s view, the radical steps, the river…
St Mary’s Church
Also known as Kirkby Lonsdale Parish Church, the Church of St Mary the Virgin is a must see when you are visiting the town. The…
Market Square
The Market Square, with its distinctive monument, is perhaps the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale. Every Thursday you will find the Charter Market, selling fresh produce and…
Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market
Our Charter Market runs every Thursday in the Market Square and has done for centuries. We also have a farmers’ market in Lunesdale Hall running…
Festivals and Events
We have an exciting line up of festivals and events this year, Covid 19 restrictions permitting. These include a Spoken Word and Poetry Festival on…
Salt Pie Lane
Salt Pie Lane is a highlight on any Kirkby Lonsdale walking tour. For a start it’s seriously cute. But it has a great story too.…
Ruskin’s View
Ruskin’s View is Kirkby Lonsdale’s most famous landmark and you simply can’t visit without seeing it. Follow the path through the churchyard of St Mary’s…
Radical Steps and River Walk
The characterful and aptly named Radical Steps provide a steep and sometimes slippery descent to a delightful walk by the river. If you aren’t feeling…
The Vault
As the name suggests, The Vault is a former bank vault, in the town’s Visitor Information Centre on Main Street. It is now a story bank…
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For the second Highwayman Hike of the week, we give to you the Leck Circular! This is a great walk for all abilities because it is so adaptable: you can do the whole 8 mile hike from the Highwayman Pub or you can start at Cowan Bridge, or even St
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This week's first Highwayman Hike is the Cowdber Barn Circular: a nice gentle walk along tracks and farm land for about 2 hours.🥾🌿 We would love to see pics and videos from your expeditions so please send them to us - just dont forget your wellies! 🏞🌦 Find the full
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Kirkby Lonsdale is proud to be a FAIRTRADE Town. As part of the FAIRTRADE fortnight 22nd February to 7th March 2021 any young artists, poets, or film makers are invited to contribute for inclusion on the online Youth Exhibition. See details below.