Ruskin's View, a key tourist attraction in Kirkby Lonsdale, will be accessible to the public again from Friday, August 23. The town council (KLTC) confirmed the news last Thursday , lauding the efforts of its technical team for making the development possible. The beauty spot was made famous by poet John Ruskin (Image: Save Ruskin's View) A spokesperson commented: "Residents and visitors will again have access along The Brow from Radical Steps to the first viewpoint seating area to delight in ‘one of the loveliest views in England'.
"The footpath along The Brow will remain closed because of weak and unstable ground to the north end. "Further monitoring and ground investigation is ongoing in an effort to re-open the entire footpath as soon as practicably possible. "We thank you for your patience and understanding and hope you will continue to support our efforts.
" The sign that has greeted locals for a number of years (Image: Save Ruskin's View) Ruskin's View, made famous by the Victorian poet, has been closed since September 2021 . This was a result of flooding and storms eroding the embankment so much that it was seen as dangerously unsafe, with the threat of further landslip also possible. Westmorland and Furness Council has been working closely with KLTC for a number of months, with a geotechnical engineer employed to assess the site following a meeting in May.
Read more: Future of Ruskin's View depends on geotechnical survey | The Westmorland Gazette In the wake of the .