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Towns and Villages near the Yorkshire Dales

Amidst the rolling green hills and staggeringly beautiful landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll find some charming towns and villages which give the countryside a run for its money!

Kirkby Lonsdale is a gem in the area, with its picturesque location; cobblestone streets; and abundance of quirky shops and independent eateries. As well as a stroll through town, make sure to visit the beautiful Ruskin’s View, overlooking the Lune Valley.

A little further north, Sedbergh is England’s official book town, and the perfect place to pick up something to read from one of its independent shops. There are also great places to eat and drink, and monthly artisan markets throughout the warmer season.

In Kendal, you’ll find a rich cultural and artistic scene, with live music and theatre a regular occurrence in the town’s events calendar. There are also festivals and markets throughout the year, as well as lively bars and pubs, local shops and cafes, and a 12^th century castle overlooking the town.

Explore the towns and villages where the Lakes meets the Dales, including Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh.

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Kendal

This historic town is a cultural hub known for its packed events calendar, local markets, theatrical performances and so much more.
Kirkby Lonsdale

The jewel of the Lune Valley is Kirkby Lonsdale, with its location overlooking the River Lune and its abundance of independent shops and eateries.
Sedbergh

Sedbergh has bags of olde-worlde charm, its historic houses and cobbled streets the perfect complement to its extensive choice of speciality shops.

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The Vault, Kirkby Lonsdale

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The Vault, The Old Bank Buildings, 29 Main St, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AH

Telephone
015242 97177

29 Main St, Kirkby Lonsdale

Step into The Vault and unlock the history of Kirkby Lonsdale through this interactive, and free to enter, exhibit located in the town’s former bank vault.

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St Marks Stays

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St Marks Stays, Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LZ

Telephone
01539620287

info@stmarksstays.co.uk

Sedbergh

St Marks Stays is a group holiday accommodation and retreat venue located between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, with dedicated yoga spaces, creative and wellbeing facilities. With garden views of the Howgill Fells this countryside…

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Stoneshot Car Park, Kirkby Stephen

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Stoneshot, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA17 4QU

KIRKBY STEPHEN

Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.

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Mallerstang & Pendragon Castle Ride

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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN

Cumbria

The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to the source of the River Eden on Black Fell Moss).

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