Local places of interest
The iconic 14th century bridge over the river Lune
Devil's Bridge
Devil's BridgeA must see viewpoint up toward the Howgills along the Lune valley
11 locals recommend
Ruskin's View Kirkby Lonsdale
8-10 Vicarage LnA must see viewpoint up toward the Howgills along the Lune valley
St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale
Church StreetJust down the road and worth a walk to on the way to Ruskin’s View
Places to eat
Kings Arms Hotel
2 The SquareA great place for all your pub favourites, and just around the corner, too
Good ambience for drinks or eating with a wide range of dishes and a good cocktail list.
https://platoskirkbylonsdale.co.uk
19 locals recommend
Plato's, Bar, Restaurant with Rooms
2 Mill BrowGood ambience for drinks or eating with a wide range of dishes and a good cocktail list.
https://platoskirkbylonsdale.co.uk
Great for breakfast and lunches
https://www.botanicakl.co.uk
7 locals recommend
Botanica Kirkby Lonsdale
64a Main StreetGreat for breakfast and lunches
https://www.botanicakl.co.uk
Our local across the road. Good traditional pub grub food and loved by the locals.
https://theorangetreehotel.co.uk
12 locals recommend
The Orange Tree
9 FairbankOur local across the road. Good traditional pub grub food and loved by the locals.
https://theorangetreehotel.co.uk
One of our favourites, three miles out of town toward Lancaster along the Lune valley.
Fantastic welcome and a great menu.
https://www.thelunesdalearms.co.uk
26 locals recommend
The Lunesdale Arms
One of our favourites, three miles out of town toward Lancaster along the Lune valley.
Fantastic welcome and a great menu.
https://www.thelunesdalearms.co.uk
As seen on The Hairy Bikers!
Fantastic brewery pub with a massive range of Kirkby-brewed ales. A great place for a drink, sometimes with live music at weekends.
https://klbrewery.com/the-royal-barn/
17 locals recommend
The Royal Barn Kirkby Lonsdale
New RoadAs seen on The Hairy Bikers!
Fantastic brewery pub with a massive range of Kirkby-brewed ales. A great place for a drink, sometimes with live music at weekends.
https://klbrewery.com/the-royal-barn/
A good little place in the centre of town for breakfast and coffee. Try the sausage and egg rolls!
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Number 44
44 Main StreetA good little place in the centre of town for breakfast and coffee. Try the sausage and egg rolls!
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Good for pizzas, evening meals, lunches. Right on the main square in a historic hotel.
https://www.royalhotelkirkbylonsdale.co.uk/food-drink/
29 locals recommend
The Royal Hotel
26 Main StGood for pizzas, evening meals, lunches. Right on the main square in a historic hotel.
https://www.royalhotelkirkbylonsdale.co.uk/food-drink/
The best ice cream ever. Made by the Crackles family from the milk of their own cows just down the road. Brilliant whatever the weather!
https://www.cowtocone.co.uk
15 locals recommend
The Milking Parlour
The best ice cream ever. Made by the Crackles family from the milk of their own cows just down the road. Brilliant whatever the weather!
https://www.cowtocone.co.uk
A couple of miles out of town toward Lancaster. A good range of family foods with outdoor areas.
https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/highwayman/
30 locals recommend
The Highwayman
A couple of miles out of town toward Lancaster. A good range of family foods with outdoor areas.
https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/highwayman/
The Sun Inn
6 Market StSlightly more upmarket dining.
https://www.sun-inn.info
Sightseeing
Windermere
Just a thirty five minute drive. The heart of the Lakes.
This beautiful walk up into the hills and back down to the pretty town of Singleton is a favourite of ours. It’s occasionally strenuous but a straightforward walk with spectacular views as you pass countless waterfalls.
https://www.ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk
118 locals recommend
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
This beautiful walk up into the hills and back down to the pretty town of Singleton is a favourite of ours. It’s occasionally strenuous but a straightforward walk with spectacular views as you pass countless waterfalls.
https://www.ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk
Head up into the hills and back in time. This quaint Yorkshire village has the highest railway station in England, lovely pubs and walks into the Dales
16 locals recommend
Dent
Head up into the hills and back in time. This quaint Yorkshire village has the highest railway station in England, lovely pubs and walks into the Dales
Below the peak of Ingleborough and worth a visit if you enjoy the underworld!
https://ingleboroughcave.co.uk
30 locals recommend
Ingleborough Cave
Below the peak of Ingleborough and worth a visit if you enjoy the underworld!
https://ingleboroughcave.co.uk
The book town of Sedbergh is a pretty drive away to the north and a lovely place to stroll around
30 locals recommend
Sedbergh
The book town of Sedbergh is a pretty drive away to the north and a lovely place to stroll around