The road
It’s a fast, flowing road with good sightlines in places and blind bends and farm entrances in others. Tractors and farm traffic leave mud on the road, especially after rain. North of Kirkby Lonsdale it gets narrower and quieter towards Sedbergh and the Howgills.
What usually goes wrong here
Low-speed drops on mud and gravel at farm entrances, overtaking crashes on the faster stretches, and bikes that won’t restart after a stop at Devil’s Bridge or Kirkby Lonsdale.
If you’re stuck right now
Pull into a village or a lay-by rather than stopping on a bend. Tell us the nearest village: Caton, Hornby, Kirkby Lonsdale or Sedbergh. It tells the truck which way to come in.
Where to stop and phone signal
The Crook o’Lune picnic site near Caton has a car park just off the road, and Hornby and Kirkby Lonsdale both have places to pull in. Signal is generally fine nearer Lancaster, but north of Kirkby Lonsdale towards Sedbergh it gets patchier, so note the last village before you lose it.
- Get off the road, and get the bike off it too if you can.
- Send your location: a WhatsApp live pin, what3words, or the last landmark you passed.
- Call 07520 639867, hear the price, and we’ll send a bike-ready truck.
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FAQ
Rider questions
How long does it take to get a recovery truck to the Lune Valley (A683)?
It depends on where the nearest available truck is and the traffic. Remote roads take longer than towns. We give you an honest estimate on the call.
What if I have no phone signal?
Walk to higher ground or the nearest village. A single bar is enough for a text or WhatsApp pin. Note the last landmark you passed.