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    Kirkby Stephen Eden Valley & North Pennines
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    Kirkby Stephen Eden Valley & North Pennines

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Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen sits in a green valley surrounded by spectacular designated landscape with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Westmorland Dales in the recently extended Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Howgills, affectionally described by Alfred Wainwright as the 'sleeping elephants'.  The town also makes a good base for great days out in the Lake District National Park and the Durham hills, with excellent highway links.

The River Eden
The River Eden

This area is perfect for exploring and relaxing away from the crowds, walking over the fells and moorland, or ambling along River Eden paths, ancient hollow ways, and disused railways.  A true walking hub with Walkers are Welcome accreditation; there are eleven long distance trails including the challenging famous Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast. For your cycling experience, Kirkby Stephen is on the Walney to Wear plus Eden Cycle Routes. There are rail links via the iconic Settle-Carlisle railway.

The vibrant town will surprise you with its eclectic independent shops and bustling café scene, all set within the historical Conservation Area.  There is a strong visual and performing arts community that often springs onto the streets with quirky projects.  If you are lucky you will also experience the colourful free flying macaws that screech from the roof tops; after all, this is the Upper Eden Valley.

Culture & Heritage


The handsome Romanesque red sandstone Cloisters dominate the Market Square as the portico for the fine parish church, the ‘Cathedral of the Dales’.  Look out for the many buildings built of the local Brockram stone.  Away from the main street, this a town of hidden narrow ginnels or wiends. The underground passages which, according to legend, once provided cover for townspeople hiding during the numerous Scottish raids.  These same passages are also said to be used to smuggle beer to the alehouses without having to pay tax or to bury plague victims. Tread carefully.

This is a scene where ancestors have left their mark with ancient settlements, burial mounds and lynchets. The fells and dales bred sheep, cattle and horses were sold in street markets dating back to the 1353 Market Charter and now replaced by the bustling auction mart.  Many old fairs like Cowper Day and St Luke’s Fair are still celebrated. Drovers roads brought livestock from Scotland and packhorse routes carried goods across the Pennines.

Kirkby Stephen was one of the centres of the hand knitting industry in the 17th and 18th centuries. With hundreds of home workers engaged in making thousands of pairs of knitted stockings. All members of the family knitted one handed with the aid of a sheath and men were even said to be seen knitting on horseback.

During your stay you may learn some of the tales and legends.  Of the Viking settlers and their Loki Stone.  Of Sir Andreas de Harcla who fought off Robert the Bruce but ended up being hung, drawn, and quartered for treason.  Of Sir Richard Musgrave who killed the last boar in England. Of Sir Thomas Wharton who bought the parish church from Henry VIII and founded the Kirkby Stephen Grammar School in 1566, still preserved as the council centre and library.  Railway heritage is celebrated at Kirkby Stephen East station

Surrounding Areas


There are many villages in the Upper Eden area set in beautiful countryside – Little Musgrave and Wharton with their ancient cultivation terraces (some of the best in the country), Warcop with its narrow medieval bridge, Winton, Mallerstang, Brough, Church Brough,  Brough Sowerby, Kaber, Crosby Garratt, Soulby, Great Musgrave, ancient Waitby and  the pretty villages of Hartley and Nateby. All have historic buildings and there are some charming churches.

Hartley Beck, near Kirkby Stephen 
Hartley Beck, near Kirkby Stephen
Nateby Lynchets & Mallerstang Edge
Nateby Lynchets & Mallerstang Edge


Brough - Brough developed around the Roman Fort, Verteris, from AD 78 to the end of the 4th century, guarding the Stainmore Pass and the Roman Road. William Rufus built the original wooden fort which was later replaced by a stone keep at this important defensive location.  Lady Anne Clifford was the last to renovate the castle in the 17th century.  St Michael’s Church built from 1350, names the village.  

The later Market Brough grew up around the relocated road becoming prosperous serving the coach trade with up to 17 inns. Today, Church and Market Brough are separated by the small bypass built in 1977. There is a thriving farmers’ market held on the third Saturday of the month.  The annual traditional Brough Agriculture Show is held in Popping Lane, Kaber in August.  These are the last of a long tradition of fairs dating back over 800 years and the remnant of an old market cross can be seen in Main Street, Market Brough.

Mallerstang - The Mallerstang valley, was created by the River Eden as it flows downstream from the source high on the moors above the magnificent Hell Gill Force waterfall. The valley is bounded by the escarpments of Mallerstang Edge and Wild Boar Fell with fascinating cairns.  The panorama reveals a wealth of prehistoric remains plus the intriguing Lammerside pele tower, Wharton medieval hall, the romantic ruins of Pendragon Castle and the Outhgill 14th century church of St Mary. 

Water Cut Sculpture
Water Cut Sculpture


Drovers and packhorse ways criss-cross the valley and high on Lady Anne’s Highway is the stunning Water Cut sculpture by Mary Bourne, the first of the Eden Benchmarks.  Tales of old speak of Castle Dolores and baby eating giants, poisoned warriors, ghosts, and highway men. Mallerstang was once noted for its cheese, similar in taste and appearance to Wensleydale sold at local markets.

Nine Standards Rigg - Nine Standards Rigg is a magical place on the summit of Hartley Fell in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Shrouded in mystery, the Nine Standards or cairns overlook Kirkby Stephen.  A favourite landmark for Coast to Coasters at the height of 650 meters near the boundary of Cumbria and Yorkshire, originally Westmorland and Swaledale, on the trail to Keld.

Nine Standards Rigg
Nine Standards Rigg


The panorama offers views of Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell to the north-west and Wild Boar Fell and the Howgills feature in the south-west. The High Street Range of the eastern Lake District can be seen further to the west. Great Shunner Fell, crossed by the Pennine Way, and Rogan's Seat lie to the south-east.

Wild Boar Fell - Lying on the western side of Mallerstang, in the Western Dales of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this mountain or fell and is a dramatic sight for many miles around.  At 708m, it is the 5th highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales.  High Seat opposite is just one meter higher and 4th. There is the usual cluster of “stone men” or cairns on The Nab and Sand Tarn.

A spectacular panorama from the top shows The Howgills, Pennines, the Lake District fells and the Yorkshire Three Peaks.  On a clear day, there is even a glimpse of the sea at Morecambe Bay.

Legends tell of horse racing being held on the top and the last wild boar in England being killed by Sir Richard Musgrave.  To give credence to the story, a boar’s tusk was found in Sir Richard’s tomb and is now displayed in Kirkby Stephen Parish Church.

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  1. Kirkby Stephen
    Kirkby Stephen Parish Church
    One of the finest churches in the county and known as the Cathedral of the Dales.
  2. Kirkby Stephen
    Pendragon Castle
    Legend associates this castle with Uther Pendragon (father of King Arthur of the Round Table) who allegedly died after drinking poisoned water from the castle’s well.
  3. Kirkby Stephen - Brough Castle
    Brough Castle
    Built by William Rufus on the site of a Roman fort, the castle has commanding views over the Eden valley and towards the Pennines.
  4. Kirkby Stephen
    Lammerside Castle
    This 14th century pele tower was occupied for only 100 years. In Arthurian legend, the castle is known as Castle Dolorous.
  5. Kirkby Stephen - Poetry Path
    Poetry Path
    The nationally acclaimed Kirkby Stephen Poetry Path was created to introduce an interpretive experience into the landscape and celebrates a year in the life of a hill farmer.
  6. Kirkby Stephen Town Trail
    Town Trail
    Informative trail around the town centre that takes in the Market Square, church, old cloisters, the ‘bull ring’, Charter Stone, Trupp Stone and Frank’s Bridge.

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    The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NW

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    07483 323738

    office@thegreencumbria.co.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    The Byre is one of three luxurious self-contained holiday cottages sitting within a large converted Victorian barn at the foot of the Howgill Fells.

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    South Stainmore, Nr Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DE

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    01768 341937

    office@stayinacastle.com

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    Contemporary informal dining in the friendliest surroundings

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    Low Ploughlands

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    Little Musgrave, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PQ

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    07870611157

    harriet@lowploughlands.co.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

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    Vicarage Lane, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA17 4QX

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    01768 371279

    KIRKBY STEPHEN

    Entered from the Market Square through handsome cloisters built in 1810, the parish church stands on the site of a Saxon church and contains many ancient relics.

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    Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, Lake District, CA17 4NW

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    07960351421

    artlegarth@lodgebreaks.co.uk

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    6 Exclusive luxury log cabins on a beautiful seven acre private grounds, each with its own private outdoor hot tub, offering peace, tranquility and wonderful views, walking distance to three fantastic village pubs. National Park location.

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    Greenside Lane, Ravenstonedale, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA17 4LU

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    07487 882040

    Angmharvey@gmail.com

    KIRKBY STEPHEN

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    The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NW

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    07483 323738

    office@thegreencumbria.co.uk

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    The Haystore is one of three luxurious self-contained holiday cottages sitting within a large converted Victorian barn at the foot of the Howgill Fells.

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    The Black Swan

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    Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NG

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    015396 23204

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    Kirkby Stephen

    Charming 16-bed, 4* AA Highly Commended Inn in gorgeous conservation village with separate restaurant, small private restaurant, bar and lounge. Beautifully restored/refurbished, our family run Inn offers a relaxed, informal home-from-home.

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    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve

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    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HG

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

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    Coast to Coast Packhorse, 20, Wild Boar, St Lukes Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HT

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    017683 71777

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  11. Glamping yurts at The Black Swan in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
    Glamping yurts at The Black Swan in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
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    The Black Swan - Glamping Yurts

    Address

    Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NG

    Telephone

    015396 23204

    enquiries@blackswanhotel.com

    Kirkby Stephen

    3 luxury wood and canvas glamping yurts, with electricity, full size king beds and log burning stoves. They have access to a shared eco toilet and hot woodland shower. The yurts are situated right on the banks of our river, in a riverside woodland…

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  12. Coast to Coast Packhorse - Guided Walking
    Coast to Coast Packhorse - Guided Walking

    Address

    Coast to Coast Packhorse, 20, Wild Boar, St Lukes Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HT

    Telephone

    017683 71777

    enquiries@c2cpackhorse.co.uk

    St Lukes Road, Kirkby Stephen

    Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to Coast Cycle Routes and Packages from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.

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  13. Exterior at Redmayne House in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
    Exterior at Redmayne House in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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    Double Bedroom at Redmayne House in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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    Lounge at Redmayne House in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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    Double Bedroom at Redmayne House in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
    Redmayne House

    Address

    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01302 898920

    bookings@ukluxurybreaks.co.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    Set just 23 miles from Askham Hall, Redmayne House offers accommodation in Kirkby Stephen with access to a large lounge, an expansive, enclosed garden, as well as a luxurious kitchen. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area…

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  14. Sunset over Touring Sites at Pennine View Caravan Park in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
    Sunset over Touring Sites at Pennine View Caravan Park in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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    Pennine View Caravan Park

    Address

    Pennine View Caravan Park, Station Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4SZ

    Telephone

    017683 71717

    hello@pennineviewpark.co.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    Nestled in the Eden Valley surrounded by rolling countryside Pennine View Park is a touring and camping park, perfectly placed for walking, cycling and simply relaxing.

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  15. The Carthouse master bedroom
    The Carthouse master bedroom
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    The Green, Cumbria
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    The Carthouse bedroom
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    The Carthouse
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    The Carthouse top bedroom
    The Carthouse bedroom
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    The Carthouse
    Luxury surroundings at The Carthouse
    The Carthouse at The Green Cumbria

    Address

    The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NW

    Telephone

    07483 323738

    office@thegreencumbria.co.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    The Carthouse is one of three luxurious self-contained holiday cottages sitting within a large converted Victorian barn at the foot of the Howgill Fells.

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  16. Smoked Haddock at The Black Swan Restaurant in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
    Smoked Haddock at The Black Swan Restaurant in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
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    Cozy and classic bar at The Black Swan Restaurant in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
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    Exterior and outdoor seating at The Black Swan Restaurant in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
    The Black Swan Restaurant

    Address

    Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NG

    Telephone

    015396 23204

    enquiries@blackswanhotel.com

    Kirkby Stephen

    Charming 14-bed 4* AA Highly Commended Inn in gorgeous conservation village with separate restaurant, small private restaurant, bar and lounge.

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  17. Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
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    Augill Castle
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    Sitting Room
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    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Augill Castle
    Sitting Room
    Sitting Room
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    Augill Castle

    Address

    Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DE

    Telephone

    01768 341937

    enquiries@stayinacastle.com

    Kirkby Stephen

    A neo-Gothic Victorian fantasy, romantic, quirky, laid back and utterly beguiling. The ultimate escape. Truly family friendly. Anything goes at Augill except false formality. Winner of B&B of The Year 2008 - Cumbria Tourism.

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  18. Exterior at Lockholme Bed and Breakfast in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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    Twin Room at Lockholme Bed and Breakfast in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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    Lockholme Bed and Breakfast

    Address

    48 South Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4SN

    Telephone

    017683 71321

    enquiries@lockholme.co.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    Beautiful Victorian house, on famous C2C Path. Stunning views, we offer 3 stylish rooms with fabulous ensuites and a warm welcome. Perfect base for many activities, guests can be assured of a relaxing stay. Our Home, Your Home, Lockholme!

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  19. Electric Bike Charging Point
    Electric Bike Charging Point
    Electric Bike Charging Point, Ravenstonedale

    Address

    Fat Lamb Hotel, Ravenstonedale, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA17 4LL

    KIRKBY STEPHEN

    Electric bike charging point, located at The Fat Lamb Hotel, Ravenstonedale.

    A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.

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  20. Cycling in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycling in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Villages and Viaducts

    Address

    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    ops@uecp.org.uk

    Cumbria

    The only ride in this guide with some traffic-free sections, including the shared use dismantled railway route over two viaducts, once part of the coke carrying Stainmore Railway (more details from www.nvt.org.uk).

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