KIRKBY STEPHEN

A market town with a number of distinctive shops to compliment the weekly market.

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The market town of Kirkby Stephen lies at the top of Mallerstang, at the source of the River Eden. From the square there are many narrow winding passageways, some leading down to the famous Franks Bridge, an ancient stone footbridge surrounded by a delightful picnic and recreational area.

The square has a number of historic buildings, one of which is the Cloisters built in 1810 to provide shelter for market and churchgoers. The Parish Church is known locally as the Cathedral of the Dales and is home to the 8th century Loki Stone, one of the few remnants of the Vikings who settled in the area.

There are many interesting antique, curio and art and craft shops, plenty of places to eat and drink and a traditional Monday market.

The Coast to Coast Walk, devised by Alfred Wainwright, passes through the town, and the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway stops at a station 1.5 miles from the town centre. There are miles of footpaths for walking and a myriad of country lanes for cycling. The Eden Valley Circular Route, designed for all ages and abilities of cyclists, passes through the area.
 
What not to miss
The Poetry Path - poems carved into stones take you on a journey 
The Loki Stone - one of only 2 left in Europe
Kirkby Stephen town trail
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