Child walking down a street between exposed brickwork cottages in Kirkby Lonsdale

Visit Kirkby Lonsdale with Kids

Kirkby Lonsdale is a stunning town in the Westmorland district of Cumbria and is right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

There is so much to do with the kids, that makes it a brilliant place to visit with the family!

Thinking of Visiting Kirkby Lonsdale with the Family?

Then we are here to help you decide what you can do with the kids whilst you are there!

We have had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful part of the world on several occasions, most recently in our pursuit of those Yorkshire Dales mountains (of which there are many on the doorstep of Kirkby Lonsdale!)

We have stayed in the centre and visited for the day. Either way, we think that Kirkby Lonsdale is a gem and so we have compiled out Visit with Kids Guide from our experiences along the way. So check it out for where to find the park, where to walk and where to find the best ice cream!

We know that if you go on holiday, you want to EXPLORE! So why not check out our Visit with Kids Guides for Sedbergh and Dentdale!

Child holding ice cream walking on cobbled street to church in Kirkby Lonsdale

Walking with an ice cream on the way to the riverside walk.

The Best Walks for Kids in and around Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale is found right on the south-western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a super base to explore the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District… but seeing as we’re all about the Yorkshire Dales, we shall be recommending walks there!

Do you want to find a waterfall? About 15 minutes down the road in Ingleton, you’ll find the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail to explored!

Looking for a riverside walk? Why not head along the riverside to Devil’s Bridge it’s a short walk, the perfect length to eat an ice cream!

If you’re in love with geology and fancy an awesome adventure, you can drive up to Bullpot Farm and walk to Ease Gill to explore the (mainly) dry stream bed and see all the awesome rock formations.

Or if peak bagging is your thing? Then there are several of the Dales mountains surrounding the area. Gragareth is a stone’s throw away, as well as Green Hill, Great Coum and Crag Hill making it an epic peak bagging walk. Or perhaps you can bag the smallest trig and mountain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Calf Top as a linear walk from Barbon.

Outdoor Activities for Kids in and around Kirkby Lonsdale

You will NOT be surprised to hear that there is a whole LOAD of outdoorsy activities around Kirkby Lonsdale that are great for the kids!

Are you looking for a kid friendly trail? Then head to Ingleton Waterfalls Trail who has a family friendly trail to follow on the walk around the stunning falls.

Looking to go swimming Then Ingleton Open Air pool is found a 15 minute drive away.

Do you want to go cycling? Then head to Sedbergh e-bike hire (age restrictions apply)

Or for a PROPER adventure, why not try the Yorkshire Dales Guides for caving, ghyll scrambling and more! (age restrictions apply)

Want a wild swim? Devil’s Bridge is a popular place for a dip! (Just make sure you check out the RLSS for all their Summer swimming safety tips!)

wild swimming at Devi's Bridge

Where’s the play park in Kirkby Lonsdale?

The park in Kirkby Lonsdale is found just opposite the Booths (and coincidentally, right next to the Royal Barn…. part of the Kirkby Lonsdale Tap Room that does SUPER wood fired pizzas that the kids love!)

There is a car park directly outside of it on New Road/ Dodgson Croft.

It’s well equipped and has areas for toddlers as well as older kids. There is a climbing area, a zipline and also a skate park.

For more parks in the area, head to our A-Z of Yorkshire Dales parks!

Child Skating down a skate ramp
Walking through White Scar cave

Rainy day stuff to do around Kirkby Lonsdale

Come on guys… it’s Cumbria! The likelihood is, you’ll be dealing with rain at some point! But NEVER FEAR! For we have some IDEAS (see what I did there? Poet and I don’t know it and all that….)

Want to go indoor climbing? Head to either the climbing wall at Ingleton, or nearby Kendal.

Head to White Scar cave for a day out in the longest show cave in the UK.

A Day Out in Kirkby Lonsdale must do Itinerary

Ok. You only have a day in Kirkby Lonsdale, what would we recommend you do?!

Head for a wander along the Riverside, checking out the history of Kirkby Lonsdale as you go!

Grab some tasty pizzas from the Royal Barn, part of the Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery.

Head to the park!

Check out the sweet and chocolate shops!

And absolutely do not leave without going to the Milking Parlour for ice cream!

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