Devil's Bridge Reviews Summary

Parking

Pros:

• "Free limited parking."
• "There's plenty parking nearby or on the opposite side of the bridge."
• "There is parking by the bridge but if parking is full you can park in Kirby itself."
• "Free parking both sides of devil's Bridge Kirkby Lonsdale."
• "Parking often busy but mostly free of charge."
• "Lots of free parking but get there early as it soon fills up."
• "There is also free parking."

Cons:

• "Parking for cars is limited at weekends."
• "Same as ever, bikes n cars jockeying for parking midweek."
• "Parking area full of cars who's drivers either can't read the clearly posted parking restrictions (Bikes only on Sat/Sun and Bank Holidays) or who consider themselves above the rules."
• "Parking can be tough so arrive early."
• "Parking was difficult we got there quite late 12.30 we managed to get on the road."
• "Parking can be a problem."
• "Best avoid parking on the double yellow lines as you'll almost certainly get a ticket."

Food and Refreshments

Pros:

• "With the added bonus of the cafe for brilliant breakfast butties and burgers."
• "Food was excellent 👌 lots of motorbike to look at and everybody I spoke to was friendly."
• "During the summer months there's a burger van (EXCELLENT) that sells mugs of tea or coffee & usually an ice cream van next to it."
• "The butty van at devil’s bridge was fabulous, believe it’s all local, certainly good quality ingredients, well cooked to order and very generous portions."
• "Sandwich and tea and coffee par excellence from this family run business. Simply the best bacon butty in the Ribble served up in a beautiful setting."
• "The food truck on the bridge is excellent!"
• "Food delicious and reasonably priced from van."

Cons:

• "£5.40 for a coffee n bacon barm, fast approaching the 'take my own stuff', only due to quality and price."
• "Snacks are basic, if you want anything more go into Kirkby Lonsdale itself."
• "The food at Devil's Bridge tea hut was a bit over cooked but I eat it because I didn't want to waste my money."
• "Arrogant ignorant and they served salt on my oversized bun and undersized burger when I asked to put my own condiments on a very sharp no I've already put it on is what I got in return."

Atmosphere and Community

Pros:

• "We met some nice bikers and had a burger, brew and chat stretched the legs and then set off back."
• "The place is a magnet for motorcycles."
• "A good place for bikers and like-minded people to meet up."
• "Absolutely the place to go if your a biker, or a fan of bikes."
• "Always a great visit. It really is a community feel on the bridge."
• "Popular with bikers. Had a ride there today and they seemed a friendly bunch."
• "Meeting point for Bikers from all over. Mostly Weekends Has the only 5 star Burger van in Britain."

Cons:

• "Nice place to visit until later in day when idiots arrive half cut and start jumping off the bridge."
• "Very busy, lots bikes out meeting up, big queue at food van."
• "It's a beautiful place but sadly some people have no respect for these places and think leaving litter in a beautiful place is okay."
• "Some people will jump off the bridge although they're not supposed to, so be aware of being under or too near the bridge."
• "Does get a little annoying having to keep telling car drivers that think they can park on the car park at weekends and on bank holidays, that they can't."
• "Some lads were very close to landing on a dad and his young daughter when we visited."
• "A bit of a much about nothing! Bikers meet car park with an option for a coffee."

Scenery and Location

Pros:

• "A famous landmark is this bridge over the River Lune."
• "Picturesque location right beside the River next to the old bridge across The Lune on the opposite side of the River to the lovely market town of Kirkby Lonsdale."
• "Devil's bridge is a popular meeting place, with riverside walks and picnic areas."
• "Absolutely beautiful, when the sun is shining there's no better place."
• "The pictures will tell you all about it... Beautiful."
• "Stunning views on both sides of the fast flowing river in its wooded valley and the hills beyond."
• "Iconic scenery and the town of Kirkby Lonsdale just a few hundred yards away."

Cons:

• "Great atmosphere & location but it can get VERY busy!"
• "Lovely scenic walk - on sunny days be aware people pitch up with shelters, chairs and everything you’d take to the beach so it can get crowded."
• "Great spot when the sun is shining. So relaxing. Walking into Kirby Lonsdale along the Riverside a must. BUT walking south along the Lune, on the right of way, was very unpleasant because of the cows that have churned up the ground and blocking the path."
• "Stunning. Such a beautiful bridge (just try to ignore the busy bridge behind it... which is kinda pretty tho), surrounded by limestone Crags and beach."
• "A very attractive historical site with good views of the river and some genuinely interesting information on the sign nearby providing some of the history."
• "The bridge itself is interesting for its history and construction. Access to the river is very difficult for older people as you have to either climb over rocks or go down steep slope."
• "Lovely part of the world, Kirkby Lonsdale and Devils bridge, this is a picture of the River Lune that flows under the bridge looking towards Lancaster."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Public toilets available too!"
• "Dog friendly walks along river or just play on field with picnic benches."
• "Both sides of the River are easily accessible for picnics or swimming in the river."
• "Love it here. Can easily get down to the waters edge to go for a paddle on a sunny day."
• "Icecream and snack vans at site too to get refreshments from."
• "Disabled/pram pushchair access available half way up to this field."
• "Lovely naturally socially distanced picnic tables with ample litter bins."

Cons:

• "You need money to use them or wait for someone to exit and grab the door before it shuts and locks again."
• "Very busy just a shame it was very cold. And one of the sinks in the toilet was broken so it had flooded the floor."
• "Toilets nearby are 50p."
• "Toilets are now forty pence."
• "Toilets cost 40p ....took the money and then never opened."
• "Toilet was filthy on the day I visited."
• "The only downside was the toilets - 2 out of order and the remaining unisex one was card payment."

Safety and Activities

Pros:

• "The water is nice but don't tombstone off the bridge into it as the rocks below are treacherous!"
• "Be careful where you jump, river is shallow in some places."
• "Great stop off even for a quick leg stretch on a longer journey, or to visit and walk along the paths and gorgeous river and bridge."
• "Great place for kids to have a swim and jump in."
• "Brilliant day out, safe swimming in clean water and shallow areas for kids paddling."
• "The river below the bridge is great for swimming and boating."
• "Great river walk and around this place, nice park overlooking the river with benches to sit around and relax."