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Dog Stone – Scenic Grassy Path loop from Kirkby Stephen

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North West England

Dog Stone – Scenic Grassy Path loop from Kirkby Stephen

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Dog Stone – Scenic Grassy Path loop from Kirkby Stephen

01:20

4.95km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

213 m

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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2

545 m

Carved Stones on the Poet's Walk, Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Monument

3

1.07 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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4

1.40 km

Podgill Viaduct, Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Bridge

built in 1861 by engineer Sir Thomas Bouch for the Stainmore Railway (Darlington to Tebay)

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5

1.41 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

2.61 km

Scenic Grassy Path

Highlight • Trail

7

3.75 km

Wooden Bridge Over River

Highlight • River

B

4.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

885 m

370 m

286 m

282 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

1.50 km

504 m

499 m

410 m

385 m

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Comments

April 15, 2023,Stainmore Railway Path – Viaduct view loop from Kirkby Stephen

Very nice little walk. Outbound along a disused railway line with lovely views. Inbound along the Riverside. Beautiful countryside.

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