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North West England

Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Dog Stone loop from Kirkby Stephen

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Dog Stone loop from Kirkby Stephen

Easy

5.0

(3)

17

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Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Dog Stone loop from Kirkby Stephen

01:40

6.29km

70m

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: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.21 km

Wooden Bridge Over River

Highlight • River

2

2.48 km

Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Bridge

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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3

4.37 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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4

5.22 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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5

5.75 km

Carved Stones on the Poet's Walk, Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Monument

6

6.08 km

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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6.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

874 m

788 m

459 m

262 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.55 km

1.52 km

579 m

406 m

398 m

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Monday 1 June

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11°C

74 %

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