A step path leading from the churchyard down to the River Lune. The steps were built in 1820 for Dr Francis Pearson, who had a reputation as a political radical, to divert the existing public footpath that ran through his garden! There was a lot of opposition to the building of steps, which thereafter became locally known as the "Radical Steps".
Not the most even of steps so be careful when descending.

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1. Footpath along the River Lune – Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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2. Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square – Barbon Beck loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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3. Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square – Path Along the River Lune loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Kirkby Lonsdale, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Footpath along the River Lune – Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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