A Walk at Sedbergh

Walk Leader: Tony McDonald

Distance: 10.6 miles

Height Ascent/Descent: 2800ft approx

Walk route from Bridge End to Sedbergh

The walk starts about 1mile outside Sedbergh, where the road crosses the river Lune. The walk takes a scenic route along the river Lune, the scenery is stunning and there is a great sense of tranquillity, as the river is clear and there are wild flowers. The route goes under a disused railway viaduct that is a magnificent example of Victorian engineering. The walking is along the Dales way which is easy and the paths are good.

After a pleasant walk along the dales way the walk turns east towards Howgill and starts a gentle climb along winding country lanes. At around 12:30 the track crosses Long Rigg Beck which is a crystal clear brook, this is a nice place to stop for lunch. After lunch the route takes a steady climb to the summit of White Fell, then follows the a ridge along the top of the mountains taking in the Calf (Altitude) 672 metres), Bram Rigg Top to Calders. There then follows a steady decent towards Sedbergh which offers wonderful views of the Yorkshire Dales and the south lakes. Morecambe bay is clearly visible towards the west and the sun glistens on the sea giving a view that makes all the effort of the work well worth it.

One great feature of the Sedbergh area is that there is good paths and few people making the walk relaxing. Finally the views extend to the village of Sedbergh it's which is obscured for much of the walk, then there is a fairly rapid decent into the Village near the famous Sedbergh school. Like all good walks the walk ends in between a real ale pub and a café. The pub is lively and pleasant and sells some nice Lakeland ales. The coach will park a short walk down a pretty street.

The walk offers fantastic scenery, safety and a good level of challenge. Total

distance is around 10.6 miles and the maximum climb is around 550 metres. It is recommended that walkers carry at least 1 walking pole and there are some areas that may me slippery.

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