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Path Along the River Lune – Radical Steps loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Path Along the River Lune – Radical Steps loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Path Along the River Lune – Radical Steps loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

01:02

3.87km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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318 m

Ruskin's View

Highlight • River

Worth a walk past St Mary’s church to enjoy the view!

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1.52 km

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kirkby Lonsdale is a pretty little town often missed by the public as they skirt it on the A65. Lots of little shops and cafes around the market place and welcoming of bike riders. Well worth a break.

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1.54 km

Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice views. Apparently, there is no record of it ever been built - so it was assumed the Devil built it 🙃. We used to jump off it in younger days, there are now 'bylaw' signs which prohibit it. There is also a burger van if you fancy something to eat or a brew. Massively popular with motorbikers on weekends and in good weather. Free car park opposite from which to start your ride.

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1.61 km

Path Along the River Lune

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very nice footpath which follows alongside the River Lune.

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2.66 km

Radical Steps

Highlight • Trail

A step path leading from the churchyard down to the River Lune. The steps were built in 1820 for Dr Francis Pearson, who had a reputation as a political radical, to divert the existing public footpath that ran through his garden! There was a lot of opposition to the building of steps, which thereafter became locally known as the "Radical Steps".
Not the most even of steps so be careful when descending.

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2.79 km

St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale

Highlight • Religious Site

A very attractive and historic church dating back to the 12th century. Worth a look inside.

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3.60 km

Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The market square with its impressive monument in the middle is still being used as a weekly market on Thursdays. Apparently this square has been used as a market since the 13th Century.

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3.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

1.00 km

524 m

Surfaces

1.34 km

1.21 km

1.18 km

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

18°C

13°C

87 %

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Comments

February 5, 2025,Kirby Lonsdale stroll

Turned my watch off at the Kirby Lonsdale brewery as I won't be walking very far from here 😄🍻 #theroyalbarn

August 30, 2024,A short stroll round Kirkby Lonsdale

A great stop off driving across to the Lake District for 2 days of hiking. The town is an architectural gem, the riverside and ancient Devils Bridge. Lots of coffee houses and places to eat, bakers, brewery tap and pubs. Love it.

June 14, 2023,Morning walk - Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale is a beautiful small town sitting just above the River Lune. This walk takes in the churchyard and the Radical steps followed by a beautiful stretch along the River Lune.

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Path Along the River Lune – Radical Steps loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

Ruskin's View

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale

Path Along the River Lune

Radical Steps

St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square

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