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The cairns which form the Nine Standards are just about visible from some parts of the town and are a major attraction for walkers despite the many beautiful riverside and valley walks available. The ascent is a long but steady climb and I have... More info

The walk explores the viaducts to the south of Kirkby Stephen on the now-closed Stainmore railway. The walk includes an I-Spy trail for the whole family. ... More info

Explore the River Eden and the impressive stone viaducts that carried trains over deep valleys to the east of Kirkby Stephen on the now-closed Stainmore railway. A great night walk as well as during the day.... More info

Lovely walk around the back of Kirkby Stephen mostly following the river. Ideal for an evening stroll.... More info

A delightful circuit of the land above Kirkby Stephen held by the John Strutt Conservation Foundation. The walk, partly on permissive paths, includes a section of the old railway and fine views of the Eden Valley from a limestone escarpment. ... More info

This is a very pleasant short walk through fields on the outskirts of Kirkby Stephen to Greenriggs Farm. Then back on the route of the Coast to Coast path into the town. ... More info

An attractive and varied walk, the start of which can be reached easily by foot from the market town of Kirkby Stephen. The route follows the River Eden, passing the ancient Wharton Hall and takes in the atmospheric ruins of Lammerside Castle.... More info

A lovely circular walk through Smardale Nature Reserve using a disused railway. The reserve is a haven for wildlife and flora. A narrow pathway offers great views to the impressive Smardalegill viaduct, then we follow an old packhorse trail back over... More info

A pleasant walk through fields and meadows, with a stretch along the River Belah and a good pub at Winton. Note that this is a linear walk - there are buses, or use two cars.... More info

This walk is, perhaps, not typical of the area in that it deliberately avoids the Pennines which overshadow the village. It crosses numerous pastures and hayfields that, in summer, are full of flowers and birdsong. Many waders can be heard (lapwings,... More info