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North West England

Kirkby Lonsdale

Ruskin's View

North West England

Kirkby Lonsdale

Ruskin's View

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Ruskin's View

Road cycling

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Hiking

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Location: Kirkby Lonsdale, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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May 29, 2021

Road cycling

Worth a walk past St Mary’s church to enjoy the view!

Lake District Bikes

May 14, 2025

Road cycling

Yet another view today not what he say a long time ago

March 28, 2026

Hiking

This view was painted by the artist Turner in 1822. Subsequently in 1875 a well known social critic of the time, John Ruskin, wrote ‘I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine.’. As such the view became known as "Ruskin's View".

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Location: Kirkby Lonsdale, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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