Smardale
Smardale is a beautiful secluded valley that offers a fine circular walks from the villages of Ravenstonedale and Newbiggin-on-Lune. A beck runs down the length of the valley then on through Smardale Nature Reserve to join the River Eden north of Kirkby Stephen. A disused, dismantled railway also runs the length of Smardale offering walkers a gentle route through the valley. The disused track crosses an impressive viaduct that traverses the valley. The best circular route from Ravenstonedale is to walk down one side of the valley, cross the viaduct and return down the opposite side, an easy walk of 2 hours or so. Click here for more pictures and descriptions of walks in Smardale.