Yorkshire Dales
Kirkby Stephen sits on the Northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which includes some of the finest limestone scenery in the UK, from crags and pavements to an underground labyrinth of caves. Each valley or ‘dale’ has its own distinct character, set against expansive heather moorland tops and sheltering stunning traditional stone-built villages. Spectacular waterfalls and ancient broadleaved woodland contrast with the remains of former mine workings and other rural industries to create a rich heritage to explore.
Notable attractions include the Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks, Ribblehead Viaduct, Bolton Abbey and Fountain Abbey, Ingleborough Caves and White Scar Caves, How Stean Gorge, multiple Waterfalls and Fells.
Activities available in this area include:
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Walking (including guided)
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Cycling
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Horse riding trails
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Caving
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Treasure hunting
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Stargazing
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Lake District
England's largest National Park is now a World Heritage Site, home to Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, Wastwater - its deepest lake, and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere. Situated just half an hour West of Kirkby Stephen, the Lake District has a wide range of activities and attractions, as well as simply experiencing the natural beauty of the entire area. With 12 of the largest lakes in England and 3,105 kilometres of rights of way, this is truly one of Britain's breathing spaces.
Notable attractions include Lake Windermere, Lake Coniston, Ullswater, Muncaster Castle, Hardknott Roman Fort and the Stone Circles.
Activities available in this area include:
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Walking (including guided)
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Cycling
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Mountain Biking
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Boat Hire
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Canoeing
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Kayaking
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Swimming
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Fishing
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Stargazing
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Country Festivals
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North Pennines
North Pennines is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated just North of Kirkby Stephen, the North Pennines have been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO Global Geopark. The North Pennines is a stunning landscape of open heather moors and peatlands, attractive dales and hay meadows and tumbling upland rivers. It has a rich history of mining and an industrial past, significant geology and archaeology, as well as distinctive birds, animals and plants for you to discover.
Notable attractions include England’s biggest waterfall - High Force Waterfall, Raby Castle, Weardale Railway and Killhope Museum.
Activities available in this area include:
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Walking
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Cycling
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Mountain biking
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Horse riding trails
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Climbing
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Fishing
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Stargazing
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Skiing
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Kayaking
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Sailing
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National Parks & AONB
Spoilt for choice
Everyone deserves the chance to spend time in such a beautiful environment. Choosing to stay in Kirkby Stephen puts you in the heart of some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK so even if you only stay for a weekend you can make the most of your time.