The Three Peaks is the collective name for the mountains of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Since 1954 they are home to the world renowned Fell Race, the Three Peaks Race.
Attraction Type: Place of interest
The Ribblehead Viaduct carries the Settle–Carlisle Railway across Batty Moss in the valley of the River Ribble at Ribblehead, in the Yorkshire Dales. It is one of the most famous feats of Victorian engineering along the stunning Settle to Carlisle railway line and a well-known photo stop for many visitors.
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty stretching from Lancashire to North Yorkshire, the Forest of Bowland offers unparalleled walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Spanning the River Lune to the south and east of Kirkby Lonsdale is Devil’s Bridge. This magnificent three-arched bridge, probably dates from the 12th or 13th century, and is now a scheduled ancient monument. Now closed to traffic it is a popular resting place, perfect for picnics and also a delightful riverside walk.
Possibly best-known from the famous train scene in David Lean’s classic 1945 film, Brief Encounter, Carnforth Station is now home to an award-winning heritage centre and 1940s themed Brief Encounter Refreshment Room.
Also known as Kirkby Lonsdale Parish Church, this church displays a range of architectural styles, some dating from the early 12th century. The north aisle has three magnificent Norman columns, similar to ones in Durham Cathedral.
From the far corner of the churchyard of St Mary’s follow the signs to Ruskin’s View where the path opens into Church Brow, a promenade high above the River Lune. There you can feast your eyes on a breathtaking panorama of the Lune Valley and Underley Hall – the famous, heavenly Ruskin’s View.
Named after an enterprising lady selling hot salted pies to local market traders.