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Radical Steps – Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Radical Steps – Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Radical Steps – Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

03:20

12.6km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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343 m

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, …

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474 m

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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547 m

Ruskin's View

Highlight • River

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

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2.76 km

Hyning Wood

Forest

3.37 km

Scarbrow Wood

Forest

11.8 km

Lune Valley Entrance, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Yorkshire Dales sign indicating the Lune Valley at Kirkby Lonsdale

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11.9 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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11.9 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 …

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12.6 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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12.6 km

The Milking Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

Great ice cream home made from local cows by the farming family .. not to be missed !

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

4.56 km

2.43 km

492 m

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

2.43 km

2.02 km

1.81 km

961 m

905 m

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Radical Steps – Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

Radical Steps

St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale

Ruskin's View

Lune Valley Entrance, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square

The Milking Parlour

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