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North West England

River Eden – Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen loop from Kirkby Stephen

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

River Eden – Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen loop from Kirkby Stephen

Easy

7

hikers

River Eden – Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen loop from Kirkby Stephen

00:49

3.05km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

600 m

Scenic Grassy Path

Highlight • Trail

2

682 m

River Eden

Highlight (Segment) • River

Contrary to what the name of the river might suggest, it does not refer to the Earthly Paradise from the Bible, but to the Celtic "ituna", which means "water" or "riveting".

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3

1.08 km

Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen

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A pleasant market town at the head of the Eden Valley, Kirkby Stephen enjoys an enviable position close to the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and Lake District.

Wainwright's Coast to …

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4

1.26 km

Kirkby Stephen Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is often called the "Cathedral of the Dales" and, in Cumbria, only Kendal Parish Church is larger. The first was built in Anglo-Saxon times; it was …

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5

1.42 km

Loki Stone

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10th century stone, in which a bearded figure of a chained devil is carved.
The figure represents the Norse god Loki, who is found in Christianity as one of the …

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6

1.65 km

The Pink Geranium Café

Highlight • Cafe

New owners, but still very cyclist friendly

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7

1.77 km

Directional Signpost at Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Structure

8

1.81 km

Temperance Hall, Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Historical Site

B

3.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.28 km

827 m

610 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.43 km

1.33 km

225 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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