Explore the fabulous walking around Smardale, one of the best kept secrets around

Walk to Smardale from Bents Camping Barn

Smardale Viaduct is very similar to the Ribblehead Viaduct. It’s a bit smaller and very few people know about it. Walk from Kirkby Stephen Hostel and see it for yourself.

Kirkby Stephen is a market town in the upper Eden Valley easy access to the the Howgill Hills, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.  The hostel is a former Methodist Church with a range of accommodation for individuals, families and groups.  There’s a large dining room & kitchen and a quiet lounge in the gallery.

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