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North West England

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

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

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

Moderate

5.0

(6)

26

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

02:14

8.33km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

78 m

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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2

260 m

Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Bridge

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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3

302 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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4

740 m

Scenic Grassy Path

Highlight • Trail

5

1.43 km

Stainmore Railway Path and Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The former Stainmore Railway, now a surfaced multi-user path, has some lovely walking along its length. The Northern Viaducts Round follows just over a mile of the former Stainmore Railway, …

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6

2.28 km

Dog Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you look at it from the correct angle, this large stone in the wall resembles a happy dog, complete with eyes, nose and smiling mouth!

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7

3.06 km

Millennium Bridge Over River Eden

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Millennium Bridge was completed in 2002. It is 65 feet long and 42 feet above the raging River Eden below. It's a spectacular spot.

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8

4.45 km

Wooden Gate Near Nateby

Highlight • Structure

B

8.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

1.45 km

1.04 km

512 m

403 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

1.77 km

1.70 km

804 m

618 m

350 m

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