Lakes and Dales Horseback Rambler

  Although Kirkby Lonsdale is in Cumbria it is also in the Yorkshire Dales National Park following a National Park extension in 2016. This ride can be a half day ride or you can make it longer by going over Barbon Fell. One of the features of the area to those with a keen eye are the Andy Goldsworthy sheepfold sculptures, which were built as part of a millennium project. When I first saw these unusual looking sheepfolds they just did not make any sense, but once you know, you know! Starting from Kirkby Lonsdale large layby parking at Devils Bridge take the path out the layby and head along the bridleway along Laitha Lane adjacent to Casterton Golf Club. Here watch out for golf balls and once on the edge of Casterton head up through the lanes and join the Roman Road called Wandale Lane. Here turn left and head towards Barbon.   Looking up Barbon Valley toward Dent  Andy Goldsworthy sheep fold sculpture  Your eventually reach a cattle grid, take the adjacent gate ...