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Just beyond the northern Lake District lie the Yorkshire Dales, a picture-postcard patchwork of green valleys and high heather moorland dotted with traditional villages and some of the best cycling and walking trails in all of England. Although most of the dales are enclosed within the confines of Yorkshire Dales National Park, nature’s gift hardly recognises county lines and some of its most handsome towns, notably Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh, are actually in Cumbria.
The dales – from the old Viking word ‘dalr,’ which means ‘valley’ – is rich in both culture and heritage. The heather-rich moorland and flat-topped hills rising from the green valley floors have remained largely unspoilt for thousands of years, its traditions still very much in evidence, from the drystone walls and old-fashioned barns to its ancient farming villages with its gorgeous pubs and – in some cases – sheep that still graze on the village green.
Here you’ll also find the picturesque Lune Valley, a favourite subject of Turner and Constable, and exalted by John Ruskin as the most naturally divine place in all of Europe. Ruskin clearly made an impression – there’s a spot in Kirkby Lonsdale (from which Turner painted the valley) now called ‘Ruskin’s View.’
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Old world type restaurant serving home-made food.
Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale: 81 Lancaster - Hornby - Kirkby Lonsdale. 567 Kendal -…
Beautiful Victorian house, on famous C2C Path. Stunning views, we offer 3 stylish rooms with…
One mile east of Orton is the ancient Gamelands stone circle. One of the largest in Cumbria, all of…
Circle has a diameter of 60' and stands on a flattened mound or platform. There are 20 uprights,…
We have 3 of our own parking spaces.
Sedbergh is at the confluence of two Dales rivers, the River Rawthey and the River Dee. Along their…
Winder might only be a small hill but its position directly behind Sedbergh gives it amazingly…
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art…
Exploring the connection between landscape, people and place Cas collects found materials as she…
Camper Van rental, with a selection of HYMER vehicles available to rent, some of which are dog…
Family run Seasonal & Locally Sourced Cafe, Bistro & Bakery. Set in the Book Town of Sedbergh at…
Treetops is a one bedroom self-catering apartment available for three, four or seven night stays.…
Two 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom purpose built houses in Kirkby Lonsdale, offering spacious, contemporary…
Of all the Yorkshire Dales, Dentdale has probably the most pleasant atmosphere. With a westerly…
Buses to and through Sedbergh: 564 Kendal - Sedbergh - Dent - Kirkby Stephen - Brough. 564B…
A warm hearted 17thC inn set in the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale…
Drawell is a picturesque farm cottage nestling in the slopes of the Howgill Fells with spectacular…
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Both cottages have been carefully modernised and tastefully furnished to a high standard.
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The International Textile Exhibition is back with new work from around the world. Opposition is the…
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I do not know a place more naturally divine
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