Kirkby Stephen
Introduction to Kirkby Stephen goes here - attractive market town at head of Eden Valley, near North Pennines AONB, just north of Yorkshire Dales National Park
Historic Attractions
St Stephen's Church - Cathedral of the Dales
Details about the church go here - 12th century, Loki Stone (Norse god in chains - one of only two in Europe), Musgrave family memorials
The Market Square
Details about the market square go here - ancient cobblestones, market charter since 1353, St Luke's Fair in October
The Cloisters
Details about the cloisters go here - built 1810, shelter for churchgoers and market people, Trupp Stone for tithes
Frank's Bridge
Details about the bridge go here - 16th/17th century packhorse bridge, corpse bridge, allegedly haunted
Castles
Brough Castle
Details about Brough Castle go here - English Heritage, one of oldest Norman keeps in Britain, built inside Roman fort Verterae
Pendragon Castle
Details about Pendragon Castle go here - at Mallerstang, King Arthur connection
Croglam Castle
Details about the earthworks go here - prehistoric site on southern edge of town
Walking
Coast to Coast
Details about Wainwright's Coast to Coast go here - Kirkby Stephen is key stopping point
Nine Standards Rigg
Details about the walk go here - mysterious cairns on Hartley Fell summit, North Pennines AONB
Poetry Path
Details about the themed walk go here - 12 poems carved in stone, 'year in life of fellside farmer'
Nature and Parks
Stenkrith Park
Details about the park go here - River Eden gorge, Coop Kernan Hole (Devil's Mustard Mill), Millennium Bridge
Jubilee Park
Details about the park go here - rare plants and trees, award-winning summer house
Smardale Gill Nature Reserve
Details about the reserve go here - old railway line walk to Smardale Viaduct
Heritage Railway
Kirkby Stephen East Station
Details about the heritage station go here - vintage locomotives, carriages, railway memorabilia
Settle-Carlisle Railway
Details about the mainline station go here
Shopping
Details about shops go here - independent shops, galleries, antiques, crafts, delicatessen
Market
Details about Monday market go here
Eating and Drinking
Details about pubs and cafes go here
Getting to Kirkby Stephen
Directions go here - 12 miles from Garsdale via walk or further by road
Events
Details about St Luke's Fair and other events go here
History
Historical information about Kirkby Stephen goes here