Limestone Link (Cumbria)

A walk of 13 miles in rural Cumbria which follows the limestone line of the county from near Arnside to near Kirkby Lonsdale. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Arnside

Distance: 13 miles (21 km)

Grid Ref: SD463782

Climbing: 466 metres

Walk time: 5-6 hours

Days: 1

GPX Route File

Google Earth File

About Arnside

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

OL2 Yorkshire Dales – Southern and Western Area
OL7 The English Lakes – South Eastern Area

Summary: The Limestone Link is a waymarked foopath connecting Arnside in South Lakeland, Cumbria to Kirkby Lonsdale in the interior of the county. Starting at Arnside railway station on the estuary of the River Kent, the Limestone Link footpath passes through Arnside and Silverdale, crosses the West Coast Main Line and the M6 motorway, climbs Hutton Roof Crags and drops down into the market town of Kirby Lonsdale.

Useful Links:
Reasons To Go North
Long Distance Walkers Association

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