Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around Kirkby Lonsdale. The Kirkby
Lonsdale hotels listed below are either in the town or we
have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Kirkby Lonsdale.
From Kirkby Lonsdale you can explore the beautiful Yorkshire
Dales, a lovely upland area of limestone hills and pastoral valleys
at the heart of the Pennines. We hope you enjoy your stay and
find your ideal accommodation from our list of Kirkby Lonsdale
hotels and/or the surrounding area.
Kirkby Lonsdale is a historic market
town between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Set in
a superb location of natural beauty, the town is a great tourist
attraction, famous for the medieval Devil's Bridge, a scheduled
ancient monument, and Ruskin's View over the River Lune, a famous
local attraction. Mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, Kirkby
Lonsdale holds a 13th century market charter, and possesses many
17th and 18th century buildings. There are many riverside and
country walks in the area, and historic buildings to see in the
town itself, including the 11th century Norman parish church.
Kirkby Lonsdale is only 6 miles from the M6 (Exit 36) going east,
and has a by-pass which takes away through traffic. It is a perfect
half-way stopping place between London and Scotland. Also see
Kirkby Lonsdale & Kirkby
Lonsdale attractions
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