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Things to do nearby
While exploring the Lunesdale Arts Trail, take time to enjoy the stunning Lune Valley and its surroundings. Visit the charming market towns of Kirkby Lonsdale and Hornby for independent shops, cosy cafés, and riverside walks. Discover local heritage at sites like Hornby Castle (viewable from the outside) or the historic Devil’s Bridge. The nearby Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland offer excellent opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Whether you’re after a peaceful picnic spot or a scenic country pub, there’s plenty to complement your arts trail adventure. Take a look at our suggestions below for further inspiration.
Forest of Bowland
Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964, the Forest of Bowland offers sweeping landscapes, rich history, and iconic landmarks like Pendle Hill in the historic Forest of Pendle.
Clapham
A charming village at the foot of Ingleborough on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, offers scenic walks, caving adventures at Ingleborough Cave and Gaping Gill, cycling, historic St James’s Church, great food, cosy stays, and a friendly community shop.
Settle
Settle is a charming market town nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland, surrounded by peaks, dales, caves, and waterfalls, with a lively traditional market at its centre.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is a small, largely unspoilt market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Nestled where Cumbria, Lancashire, and North Yorkshire meet, it provides a peaceful and scenic base for exploring the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Forest of Bowland.
Bentham
Surrounded by rolling hills, green fields, and the River Wenning, Bentham is a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and a haven for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. With historic sites like St. Margaret’s Church, a lively community, and a range of independent shops, cafés, and eateries, Bentham offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, local charm, and rich heritage.
Wray
Wray, a picturesque village in Lancashire’s Lune Valley, is famed for its annual Scarecrow Festival held each spring around May Day. Since 1992, the village has come alive with quirky, creative scarecrows lining the streets, each crafted around a fun yearly theme.
Lancaster
The medieval castle and Georgian buildings tell stories of it's industrial past, whilst cobbled streets and hidden squares host a multitude of independent shops, cafes and pubs.
Rind
On the edge of Settle: Wood-fired Pizza with British Cheese toppings, Cheeseboards & Natural Wine.
Austwick
Austwick is a small village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, about 5 miles northwest of Settle. It is closely connected to nearby hamlets like Eldroth, Feizor, Lawkland, and Wharfe. The area has many historic buildings, some from the 1600s.