Photo: lane outside Kaber Chapel

Location

Kaber Chapel is located between Brough and Kirkby Stephen in the Upper Eden Valley.

You’ll find Eden in a tranquil corner of Cumbria, one of England’s most beautiful counties. The Eden Valley is nestled close to the English Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Kirkby Stephen is a popular stopover for walkers doing Wainwright’s famous Coast to Coast Walk.

On 1st August 2016, the National Park boundaries were extended, making Kirkby Stephen the "Northern Gateway to the Westmorland Dales".

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Directions

By Car

The postcode for a SatNav is CA17 4EF.

From the M6 South:

  • Leave the motorway at Junction 38 and take the A685 towards Brough.
  • 2 miles after driving through Kirkby Stephen, turn right towards Kaber. The Chapel is situated in the centre of the village, 0.5 miles from the main road.

From the M6 North:

  • Leave the motorway at Junction 40 and take the A66 towards Scotch Corner.
  • Leave the A66 at the junction for the A685 to Kirkby Stephen.
  • After 1.6 miles, turn left towards Kaber. The Chapel is situated in the centre of the village, 0.5 miles from the main road. (NB There’s a second turning for Kaber if you miss the first.)

From the A1 (North or South):

  • Leave at the junction with the A66, Scotch Corner.
  • After approx. 22 miles, turn left at the junction for Kaber, Barras, South Stainmore.
  • After a further 5 miles, you will reach Kaber. The Chapel is situated on your left as you enter the village.
  • If you miss this junction, leave the A66 at the junction with the A685 towards Kirkby Stephen and proceed as from point 3, M6 North (above).

By Bus

Western Dales Bus are now the only company to provide a scheduled service to Kirkby Stephen.

See www.westerndalesbus.co.uk for details.

By Train

The Settle Carlisle line stops at Kirkby Stephen station.

See www.settle-carlisle.co.uk for details.

Please note that transport will be needed from the station, details of local taxis are available on request.

Photo: view from Kaber Chapel