Enjoying retirement
In The Red Rose County
Another trip to our favourite place, less than an hour away. We park by the river (free) and walk in along the River Lune. The disappointment this time was that the viewing point at the top of the Radical Steps (Ruskin's 'best in the world') was shut for safety reasons - let's hope they sort it soon. The thing about Kirkby Lonsdale is that everywhere you go there are beautiful views and stunning buildings. There is also a fantastic range of independent shops... ...and a market on the day we were there (thursday).... There are in fact several 'market places' including here swine market just as you exit the churchyard.... We decided to have a quick look at nearby Casterton.......... a beautiful and quiet village in a remote setting... and Barbon which is famous for its Churchmouse cheese shop... but we took particular note of the lovely pub where we must have lunch next time..... Talking of cheese, the owner of the White Swan at Fence had told us to go to the Courtyard Dairy at Settle which was on the road back. What an incredible place....surely the best cheese shop in the country? We also made time for tea at Country Harvest, a farm shop on the A65 one of the best and best value stops for tea and cakes we have ever come across and all in magnificent surroundings....
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