Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Nine Standards loop from Brough Sowerby

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Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Nine Standards loop from Brough Sowerby

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Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Nine Standards loop from Brough Sowerby

03:01

25.4km

560m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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After 11.3 km for 4.03 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.14 km

The Pink Geranium Café

Highlight • Cafe

New owners, but still very cyclist friendly

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6.33 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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6.37 km

River Eden

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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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6.81 km

Nine Standards Rigg Cairns

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This is the actual location of the Nine Standards, or nine cairns, of Nine Standards Rigg. The purpose of the standards is uncertain, there is a theory that they form …

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13.0 km

Nine Standards

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At a height of 2,172 feet (662 m), the curious Nine Standards boast superb views over the town of Kirkby Stephen and further afield. The origin of the cairns is …

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13.0 km

Kirkby Stephen Fell Search Team Commemorative Plate

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If you read the plate this was erected by the members of Kirkby Stephen fell search team and is to commemorate the wedding of Charles and Diana (29.07.1981)

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13.3 km

Nine Standards Rigg Trig Point

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This is the summit of Nine Standards Rigg, which is at 662 metres and marked by a stone trig point. The views further from the viewing cairn and the 'Nine Standards' cairns themselves are more favourable than from this point.

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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