'''Kirkby Lonsdale''' [http://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk] is a town in Cumbria in England.

Understand

The town motto is "Well worth a visit".

Get in

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

Get around

See

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

  • '''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.
  • Buy

    Eat

  • 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.
  • Drink

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

  • '''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!
  • Get out

  • 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".