Guidebook for Cowan Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale
Food Scene
Great bar/restaurant, seasonal local food, open fires in winter, garden in summer. Great half hours walk away on a summers evening.
30 locals recommend
The Highwayman
Great bar/restaurant, seasonal local food, open fires in winter, garden in summer. Great half hours walk away on a summers evening.
Plato's, Bar, Restaurant with Rooms
2 Mill BrowGreat food at any time of day
Great food, great for Sunday coffee and papers in front of the open fire
29 locals recommend
The Royal Hotel
26 Main St Great food, great for Sunday coffee and papers in front of the open fire
The Churchmouse at Barbon
New RoadSpeciality cheeses
Copper Pot
Church StreetSuperb food, tea and cakes and such friendly staff in Ambleside
A British take on Southern Mediterranean cuisine served with a fine range of ales and wine.
26 locals recommend
The Lunesdale Arms
A British take on Southern Mediterranean cuisine served with a fine range of ales and wine.
Cowan Bridge Tea Room
Great little tearoom right on our doorstep!
Great food, locally grown/sourced, friendly service, love the settles! Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
12 locals recommend
The Brown Horse Inn
Great food, locally grown/sourced, friendly service, love the settles! Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
Number Nine Bar & Restaurant
9 Market StGreat sharing dishes, Kirkby Lonsdale
Excellent cafe just a couple of minutes drive away towards Ingleton
8 locals recommend
Ireby Green Farm Cafe & Farm Shop
Excellent cafe just a couple of minutes drive away towards Ingleton
Drinks & Nightlife
The Sun Inn
6 Market StGreat pub, superb restaurant in wonderful totally ancient building.
The Royal Barn (The Barn) : great pub, particularly renowned for their beers, many of which they brew themselves. Also freshly roasted Kircabi coffee served here.
7 locals recommend
Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery
New RoadThe Royal Barn (The Barn) : great pub, particularly renowned for their beers, many of which they brew themselves. Also freshly roasted Kircabi coffee served here.
Everything Else
Lunesdale Bakery
50 Main StFantastic bakery and cafe
Cowan Bridge Stores
General stores and cafe - delicious cakes!
The Milking Parlour
Fabulous ice-cream made with milk from their own cows!
Essentials
Booths, Kirkby Lonsdale
Dodgson CroftFantastic supermarket - stocks much local produce
Parks & Nature
AONB. Great stretch of coastline with magnificent views to the Lake District
26 locals recommend
Silverdale
AONB. Great stretch of coastline with magnificent views to the Lake District
In the words of Ruskin: " The valley of the Lune at Kirkby is one of the loveliest scenes in England, therefore in the world. I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine"
12 locals recommend
Ruskin's View Kirkby Lonsdale
8-10 Vicarage LnIn the words of Ruskin: " The valley of the Lune at Kirkby is one of the loveliest scenes in England, therefore in the world. I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine"
Arts & Culture
National Trust Hill Top
Beatrix Potter's home
Sizergh Castle
Wonderful old castle and grounds with a great tea shop!
Enjoy a cup of tea in this beautiful georgian villa whilst sitting reading a book. Not your normal National Trust 'don't touch' place!
8 locals recommend
Allan Bank National Trust
Enjoy a cup of tea in this beautiful georgian villa whilst sitting reading a book. Not your normal National Trust 'don't touch' place!
Dove Cottage
William Wordsworth's family home
Dales Countryside Museum
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
KirklandBronte Parsonage Museum
Church StreetA must-visit for Bronte fans!
Entertainment & Activities
The Dukes
Moor LaneGreat art-house cinema, theatre and bar
Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateCinema, theatre, food and drink
Zeffirellis
2 Compston RdCinema and restaurant