Sedbergh

Looking south-east from the Howgill Fells

The Walks
The Howgill Fells rise up behind this large village on the Cumbrian / Yorkshire border. They are a prominent landmark when driving north along the M6 yet in their interior, there is little sign of the intrusive motorway or any other developments. They rise up in grand fashion when seen from the motorway before undulating on a high plateau, yet the scenery isn't flat. It is, rather, composed of rounded grassy summits and ridges towards its southern end.

One of the two highest summits at 676m is called The Calf and is about 7km north from Sedbergh. The route from Sedbergh follows a long, grassy, yet distinct ridge that gently but steadily rises from the rounded 400m high tops behind Sedbergh. The characteristics of this upland are halfway between the Lake District fells and those of the Yorkshire Dales. To the east of the summit lies Cautley Crag, as crags go not too spectacular, but inusual in this part of the world. Close by is Cautley Spout waterfall which (counting multi part waterfalls) is one of the highest in the united kingdom.

Another 676m high mountain is called Baugh Fell and lies 8km to the east of Sedbergh. This has different characteristics. It is generally a flat vast moorland summit and thus provides good practice for navigation. It is also boggy for those who like that kind of thing!

To the south-east of Sedbergh lies the quiet and gentle valley of Dentdale which has numerous pubs to make the going easy. It is apparently a nice area for paddling in the river.

Eating and Drinking
There are many pubs and at least one teashop in the town centre.

Trip Reports

 * Sunday 8th December 2002


 * Sunday 19th November 2000


 * Sunday 20th MAY 2000