EVENTS ABOUT KIRKBY STEPHEN Kirkby Stephen offers a wealth of Situated in the Eden Valley just a stone’s throw from exciting attractions and action-packed the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park lies the events happening all year round. picturesque market town of Kirkby Stephen. With the North Pennines Area of Outstanding ANNUAL EVENTS Natural Beauty to the North, and just a short drive Attracting thousands of visitors, the UK’s biggest free from the breath taking landscape of the Lake District Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally happens every Easter UNESCO World Heritage Site, this small town enjoys weekend in Kirkby Stephen and the nearby village of an unbeatable location for exploring some of the most KIRKBY STEPHEN Brough. stunning scenery in the United Kingdom. Your Time to Explore Every June: The Yomp Mountain Challenge starts in An outdoor lovers’ haven surrounded by years of Kirkby Stephen, with stunning courses across open fells cultural history and heritage, Kirkby Stephen is a from 6.5 to 23 miles long. hidden gem just waiting to be explored. VISITOR GUIDE & TOWN MAP Every July: Westmorland Dales Day celebrates the TOURIST INFORMATION extension of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in 2016. Includes Enjoy guided walks, runs, cycling, an arts and crafts fair, Upper Eden Visitor Information Centre 3 scenic food market, children’s activities and more. Market Square local walks Kirkby Stephen Summer Opening Hours The nearby towns of Brough and Ravenstonedale hold Cumbria Mon - Sun 10am-4pm popular Agricultural Shows every August. CA17 4QN Winter Opening Hours Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & REGULAR EVENTS Tel: 017683 71199 Sun 10am - 3pm Email: [email protected] (closed on a Sunday Kirkby Stephen’s weekly market, is held every Monday. after Christmas) Stallholders vary from week to week, so ask at the How to get here (by road) Visitor Centre for details of what will be on offer Via the A66 Scotch Corner to Penrith east/west route, exit at Brough onto the A685, or from the M6 exit at Junction 38 during your visit. (Tebay) then follow the A685 for 12 miles to Kirkby Stephen. Brough Farmers Market takes place on the 3rd Saturday How to get here (by rail) of every month where you’ll find fresh local produce Kirkby Stephen West Station on the Settle / Carlisle line is and gifts. Similarly, Orton Farmers Market happens on a 1.5 mile footpath link from Kirkby Stephen Town Centre. the 2nd Saturday of every month. Connections to/from Leeds and Carlisle. Walkers are Welcome Dawdle Walks take place every Useful websites Use of the cover image is kindly supplied Thursday, meeting at 10.30am in Kirkby Stephen www.visiteden.co.uk by artist, John Sibson. Prints are available to Cloisters. Anyone welcome. www.kirkby-stephen.com purchase from the Visitor Centre Image copyright John Sibson 2018 HISTORY AND HERITAGE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS CYCLING AND ACTIVITIES With castles, churches and its very own heritage steam Stenkrith Park: Visit the Millenium Bridge overlooking Cycling railway, Kirkby Stephen has thousands of year’s of Coopkarnel gorge. Lovers of cycling will find no better way to explore the fascinating history to discover right on its doorstep. magnificent countryside surrounding Kirkby Stephen Jubilee Park: With rare species of plants and an award- than by bike. Reap the rewards of mastering the hilly The Cathedral of the Dales and the Loki Stone winning summer house. terrain with amazing hill-top views. Maps and cycle Known locally as the Cathedral of the Dales, Kirkby route guides are available at the Visitor Centre. Stephen’s stunning parish church is steeped in Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour: Treat yourself after a visit interesting history. Whilst there, discover the legend of to the Castle. Fishing the mysterious 10th century treasure, the Loki Stone. Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association Wild Boar Fell: Spectacular fell walking in the Yorkshire controls some nine miles of fishing on the River Eden Pendragon Castle Dales. from Mallerstang to Warcop, with a further four on the Legend has it that Pendragon River Belah and Scandal Beck. All these waters offer Castle was built by the Cumbria Classic Coaches: Vintage bus trips to Kendal, fly fishing for wild brown trout amid beautiful scenery. father of King Arthur, Uther Penrith, Hawes and Barnard Castle. Timetables available Weekly and Day tickets are available. Pendragon. Located just south from the Visitor Centre. of the town in Mallerstang, the Golf walls of this Grade I Listed ruin Cumbria Wildlife Trust: Smardale Viaduct and Ravenstonedale Riverside Golf Club sits in an area of tell many interesting stories. Nature Reserve, Waitby Greenriggs and Augill Pasture. outstanding natural beauty under the Howgill fells, just a few miles from Kirkby Stephen. In its idyllic setting, this Brough Castle 17th Century Frank’s Bridge: Beautiful riverside location, 9 green, 18-hole, small course specialises in par-3 short Originally built on the site of a Roman fort and perfect for a picnic. holes with 70-140 yard fairways. restored in the 17th Century by the famous Lady Anne Clifford, this English Heritage site has a captivating Settle to Carlisle Railway: World famous train route Paragliding history. The views across to the fells from the castle are through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian Experience the serene beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, tremendous, and what’s more, entry is completely free. Fells. Lake District and the Howgills from above with a taster day at SunSoar Paragliding school. With courses for all Stainmore Railway Company levels, you’re in safe hands with their expert local guides. Originally built in 1861 and re-opened following Pre-booking is required. extensive restoration work in 2011, the Stainmore Railway Company offers steam train rides, lively exhibitions and a café where visitors can take a break after a busy day exploring the sites. WALKING SHOPPING, EATING & SLEEPING ART IN THE LANDSCAPE Kirkby Stephen is a true walkers’ paradise. It was the Throughout the streets of Kirkby Stephen you’ll find a Many renowned artists have taken inspiration from first town in Cumbria to be awarded ‘Walkers are varied selection of shops and eateries for all tastes. the beauty of the Eden Valley, and you can experience Welcome’ status, offering beautiful countryside walks An afternoon is well spent exploring the quirky some of their amazing works whilst walking through the for all abilities. independent shops, art galleries, crafts and antique landscape itself. shops before visiting one of the local food outlets. Take a casual stroll along the River Eden or an The Poetry Path is an approximate 2-mile circular walk exhilarating walk up to the summit of Hartley Fell The town has a good choice of places to eat including by the River Eden, along which twelve short poems by to explore the mysterious cairns of Nine Standards traditional pubs, quaint tea rooms, cafes, and a range of Meg Peacocke have been hand carved onto stone by Rigg. The spectacular views from the summit of takeaways. Frank’s Bridge also provides the perfect spot artist Pip Hall. Each poem depicts activities associated the surrounding Lake District, North Pennines and for a riverside picnic. with a month of the hill farmer’s year. Yorkshire Dales are not to be missed. Kirkby Stephen offers visitors a wealth of Eden Benchmarks is made up of ten striking stone For long distance walking enthusiasts, many routes pass accommodation options. Choose from self-catering sculptures situated at intervals along the River Eden. through Kirkby Stephen including the famous Alfred cottages, cosy B&Bs, campsites, an award-winning Wainright’s Coast to Coast walk, Alfred Wainwright’s small country house hotel, and a town centre hostel. Acclaimed artist Andy Goldsworthy completed a Pennine Journey, Swale Way, Yoredale Way, Lady Anne’s Whatever your preference, you can enjoy wonderful mammoth sculpture project, restoring damaged Way and the Eden Way. hospitality and great local food. sheepfolds across the country. Three of these carefully restored traditional stone structures can be found close The Northern Viaduct Trust walks are fantastic for to Kirkby Stephen. A685 HARTLEY ROAD exploring the Eden Valley’s award-winning viaducts. The to Penrith (A66) 5km Northern Viaduct Round walk starts in Kirkby Stephen Market Square, passing some of the town’s best HARTLEY known landmarks along the route. Upper Eden Medical Practice NORTH ROAD NORTH Kirkby Stephen Church (Catherdral of the Dales) Christian Head Parking Green Tree (electric charge points) Pharmacy Stoneshot Parking & Toilets Franks Bridge MARKET KIRKBY STEPHEN HARTLEY LANE SQUARE MARKET STREET MARKET i MELLBECKS Scenic Walks To Nine Standards HIGH STREET Poetry path (COAST TO COAST) NATEBY ROAD (B6259) ROAD NATEBY Merrygill Play Area Viaduct Viaduct walk via Hartley RIVER EDEN Bollam Lane (leading to Swingy Bridge) Viaduct Walk from Stenkrith car park (wheelchair and buggy friendly route) Faraday Road, leading to Croglam Lane (COAST TO COAST) Coast to Coast path Podgill Viaduct Footpath Bridleway SOUTH ROAD Camping & Caravan Site Stainmore Railway Company from Tebay (M6) Millenium Bridge NORTHERN VIADUCT (Disused Railway) A685 To Station Stenkrith Parking To Nateby.