Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk is a town in Cumbria in England.

The town motto is "Well worth a visit".

Just off the A65 road. It is about 7 miles from Junction 36 on the M6 motorway.

• Devil's Bridge.
• Ruskin's View.
• River Lune.
• The Old Market Square.

• Victorian Fair, first weekend in September. The streets and local shops re-enact a Victorian street scene. It is immensely popular and the whole town is closed to through traffic. Parking is available in the area but the price is not cheap. A "Park and Ride" system is normally in opperation due to popularity and lack of parking space.

• Devil's Bridge during August Bank holiday. Extremely busy with local biker population around Devil's Bridge, which also traditionally has a large carboot sale.

• There are plenty of Pubs and cafes in Kirkby Lonsdale.

• Dale's Butchers, for nationally award winning sausages and homemade pies. Popular with locals and visitors alike.

• Chip Shop Take Away. Situated Jingling Lane. Very busy small chip shop, queues out the door can be seen during opening hours!

• The local supermarket is Booths.

• Avanti. Modern and fashionable wine bar with excellent restaurant.

• The Snooty Fox. A pub is a lovely old-style English pub, with spacious, comfortable bedrooms.
• The Orange Tree. Has six comfortable, affordable rooms. Has a lively atomosphere and a superb restaurant, with Wednesdays as special priced Steak night!

• Kirkby Lonsdale is a good starting point for further exploration of the Lake District.
• Visit the Trough of Bowland in north Lancashire.
• The Yorkshire Dales are just a few miles away.
• Visit the nearby village of Dent where potholing is a favourite pasttime in the area; Check out "the Bull Pot".

• Kirkby Lonsdale is about 15 miles south of Kendal on the A65 - make sure you check out Devil's Bridge, a stunning 3-arched 14th century bridge over the River Lune. • Alison F.
• Great place to find unique and special gifts, great walks and a homely feel. Great location to connect to the lakes. • Sheryl L.
• a 'bacon butty' (bacon sandwich) and hot chocolate from the van at devil's bridge is a must. • Felix V.