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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Arnside and Kirkby Lonsdale.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Arnside and Kirkby Lonsdale.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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| Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Facilities
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 10.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 100.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient West: no data
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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Terrain
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12.0% of the route is on roads (1)
5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
5.0% of the route is paved (1)
10.0% of the route is muddy (1)
20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Start and end points
Arnside
Grid Ref
SD4607978843
Lat / Lon
54.20250° / -2.82810°
Easting / Northing
346,079E / 478,843N
What3Words
statement.stormy.paler
Kirkby Lonsdale
Grid Ref
SD6116478619
Lat / Lon
54.20185° / -2.59684°
Easting / Northing
361,164E / 478,619N
What3Words
negotiators.sprays.mini
Arnkir One's land is
| Arnside | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD4607978843 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.20250° / -2.82810° |
| Easting / Northing | 346,079E / 478,843N |
| What3Words | statement.stormy.paler |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD6116478619 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.20185° / -2.59684° |
| Easting / Northing | 361,164E / 478,619N |
| What3Words | negotiators.sprays.mini |
| Moors | 5.6% |
| Pasture | 69.6% |
| Urban | 9.8% |
| Woods | 15.1% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Mary Oz
29 May 2022Leaving Arnside the route has a level crossing, field paths (possibly muddy), a narrow bridge, gates and stiles, before arriving at the utterly beautiful section through Underlaid Wood, Fairy Steps (very narrow enclosed climb) and past Marble Quarry. There are slight diversions from the path that is shown on the OS map, but they are unmissable on the ground. This section makes up about 15% of the route, and is ancient temperate rainforest on top of limestone pavement. No wonder this is an AONB!
The route crosses the A6 which has fast traffic but with reasonably large gaps, so it’s not too dangerous. A quiet country lane leads to some little-used field crossings and a footbridge over the railway, and on into Holme village (with little in the way of facilities). Then it’s on to a short section of disused (but still with water) Lancaster Canal. This is very pretty, and has views of the next challenge, Farleton Fell. However, where the canal has been blocked by its killer, the M6, it becomes necessary to cross a field and put up with the noise even more. Here the route leaves the Limestone Link.
Although the route skirts the lower parts of Farleton Fell, there are still excellent views towards the southern Lake District. The paths are multiple and indistinct, and sometimes muddy and steep. You just have to head in the right general direction and be careful not to climb too high. The path gets easier as you move around towards the east. The track down to Lupton Beck can be wet. There is a shelter with benches by the river, which appears to be available for use.
The Plough at Lupton provides a welcome break, although it is a short uphill diversion. From here the fields can contain long grass with no discernible footpath, and possibly ground nesting birds, and also cattle. Sealford Lane turns into a bridleway which was rather overgrown with pretty flowers which I had to push through. The fields into Kirkby Lonsdale are much easier sheep grazing, with lovely views.
This walk is very beautiful, but does have some challenges in terms of terrain.
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JanMet
30 Apr 2021A doable route for experienced mobile walkers but not for wheelers. The route from Arnside begins by following the limestone link including Fairy Steps through an AONB, you will pass through woodlands and farmlands until you reach The old market town of Kirkby Lonsdale and its famous Devils Bridge. So lots of beautiful scenery throughout this walk but you do need to be steady on your feet.
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