Hidden gem five rivers in cumbria in a single day cicerone. But my mind wandered back to the wild and lonely countryside we had tramped through, and to those persecuted westmorland seekers who had had to use wild countryside and these secret paths as they endeavoured to worship without persecution. We have occupancy information for 7 people based at this address from 2002 to 2019 from edited electoral roll. Sedbergh sd79nw 162307 140684 cautley road rawthey bridge. Yorkshire dales national park we will shortly be bringing you a new way to search our planning applications on their own dedicated website. Sedbergh is at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the river rawthey which joins the river lune about 2 miles 3. Our walk ends back in sedbergh where you may like to take lunch in one of the towns pubs, or explore the celebrated secondhand bookshops before your journey home. Westwood books has a stock of over 70,000 titles antiquarian, secondhand, and new books mostly at reduced prices. Follow this track to lockbank farm, join the tarmac and head back to. Sedbergh is at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the river rawthey which joins the river lune about 2 miles 2 km below the town. Rawthey bank, sedbergh, cumbria, la10 5tl 6 bed detached. Explore the green valleys around sedbergh on this circular walk. Scrogg house farm scrogg house farm, yorkshire dales. We took over the property in late 2016 with 2 large barns, approx 7 acres of pastureland 2 fields and fishing rights to the river rawthey.
Sedbergh sd69sw brigflatts, marthwaite 16215377 rawthey bridge 140684 formerly listed as. The rawthey is a quite beautiful stretch of river, with gleaming white. Welcome to scrogg house farm it has always been our dream to move to the yorkshire dales since bringing our young family here for many enjoyable holidays. We cross the road by westwood book shop and head along the path on the right handside of winder house which leads us to the pennine journey footpath by the river rawthey. A little way along its course the river dee comes in on the opposite bank. Beginning in the english book town of sedbergh which nestles. Sedbergh natwest bank, cumbria facilities, opening hours. The archivist can assist with research and by prior arrangement can give tours of the school to individuals and groups. Immediately after the bridge on the left, as you head towards sedbergh, you will see a footpath signpost public footpath. Rawthey bridge is a grade ii listed building in sedbergh, cumbria, england.
Sedbergh is a small market town in east cumbria nestling beneath the howgill fells and within the yorkshire dales national park. Location coming into sedbergh from the west pass queens drive on your right and take the next right onto busk lane. Sedbergh allotments association agm 55 sedbergh in bloom 43 sedbergh school challenge week 62 sedbergh school news 7 sedbergh sports evening 44 sedberghs curiosities 10 sight advice 15 tennis club 46 59 tim farrons column 21 tour of britain 45 town band and the former u. Sedbergh is at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the river. Long lane, sedbergh, yorkshire dales national park la10 5ah england. Sedbergh pronounced sedber, set at the foot of the dramatic and wild howgill fells, is an ancient market town in northern dentdale. The trees have grown and the town has changed quite a lot in 150 years. This 6 bed freehold detached house is located at rawthey bank, sedbergh la10 5tl and has an estimated current value of. Englands book town and lakes and dales book trail centre sedbergh is englands book town and is the centre of the lakes and dales book trail.
Sedbergh, garsdale, and dent peeps at the past history and present condition of some picturesque yorkshire dales. The route starts from the centre of sedbergh, a delightful market town. These cash machines are near to sedbergh book town shop. From all angles, the hills rising behind the houses can be seen. Sedbergh is at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the. Joiners cottage ref uk11475 in ingmire hall, near sedbergh. So far this year up to the end of april we have received over 500 referrals and supplied 10,600 meals. May 23, 2018 we cross the road by westwood book shop and head along the path on the right handside of winder house which leads us to the pennine journey footpath by the river rawthey. If the weather is bad when you actually leave sedbergh there is a bad weather route following the river rawthey. The company, sedbergh book town, was set up in 2003 to develop a community of businesses involved in selling, writing, publishing and designing books and other publications. None of the stock in the shop is for sale on the internet, so it is a book browsers paradise. Sedbergh is at the confluence of two dales rivers, the river rawthey and the river dee. Sedbergh is situated just inside the yorkshire dales national park and is only 12 miles from the lake district national park.
Westwood books in sedbergh, englands booktown in cumbria and the yorkshire dales. This forum is open to posts from sedbergh residents wishing to share news and local information, highlight. Southsouthwest from rawthey bridge, the a683 follows the valley of the river downstream on its eastern bank as far as straight bridge. Theres something for everyone from all genres, at great prices. Sedbergh currently has 8 independent bookshops, which may not sound like a lot, but is pretty impressive considering the number of secondhand bookshops in britain has halved over the last decade due to cheaper.
Rawthey bridge now carries the a683 sedbergh to kirkby stephen road over the river rawthey about 8km northeast of sedbergh. This time we varied our journey to the quaker meeting house by walking through the grounds of sedbergh school down to the hamlet of birks and then the river rawthey. Researchers are welcome to visit the archive on an appointment basis. As sedbergh is a book town, we spent a pleasant hour browsing in the booshops always a delight. We took over the property in late 2016 with 2 large barns, approx 7 acres of pastureland.
Sedbergh trip planner your personalized sedbergh itinerary. Sedbergh has a narrow main street lined with shops. During these difficult weeks, we have been extremely busy at the food bank with an increase in referrals for families and individuals who find themselves in crisis situations. Sedbergh book town has a wide range of shops and book cafes where you can hunt. This bustling little market town it was market day when we arrived so i can vouch for both the market and the bustling retains its yorkshire heritage by sitting just within the yorkshire dales national park at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the river rawthey. Historically part of the west riding of yorkshire, it lies about 10 miles 16 km east of kendal and about 10 miles 16 km north of kirkby lonsdale. Fell view sedbergh lockbank fm the lake district and. Historically part of the west riding of yorkshire, it lies about 10 miles 16 km east of kendal, 28 miles 45 km north of lancaster and about 10 miles 16 km north of kirkby lonsdale. The stonebuilt market town of sedbergh pronounced sedber has a twelfth century norman church to explore, as well as castlehaw. Walk 11 a short low level walk from sedbergh taking in the river lune and river rawthey the highlight being the spectacular lune viaduct suitable for families 6. The town, which stands seven and a half miles 12km east of kendal, now lies in cumbria, but is designated as part of the yorkshire dales national park.
The grade ii listed building that is the 17th century millthrop bridge over the river rawthey. Along their banks the scenery is a classic mixture of stone walls, fields, picturesque farms and houses surrounded by intimate fells. Holiday cottages to rent in sedbergh and the howgill fells. It is also close to the lake district national park. River rawthey, a683, northeast of sedbergh, cumbria, uk.
In early 2016 we made the decision to make our dream come true and put our house in wiltshire up for sale and we were lucky enough to find and be able to buy scrogg house farm. It was stunning down by the rawthey, one of those rivers just made to linger by, the bluebells lining the banks, the full song of the birds, and the gentle sounds of the water. Housed in a former town cinema, positively no muzak, no corporate branding, merciful peace and big enough space to get lost and dreamy in, huge stock of new, secondhand and antiquarian books on all subjects on two floors. Walking in sedbergh, dent, garsdale and the howgills. The town sits just within the yorkshire dales national park. Northeast from rawthey bridge, the a683 follows sally beck. Well head through the fields onto the lower slopes, then return beside the river rawthey. Things to see and do, stories, advice, and information from the yorkshire dales national park authority view planning applications yorkshire dales national park.
Starting from the library in the centre of sedbergh walk past the dalesman pub to. Contact our sedbergh office and book a viewing now. Property details for rawthey bank sedbergh la10 5tl zoopla. Although we have details for future events which might take place after restrictions have been relaxed we cannot reliably predict if they will take place or not. Stay in a grade ii listed coach house on a country house estate. Some shops solely sell books others have books as part of their trade.
High brigg flatts railway bridge over river rawthey. Sedbergh is a small town and civil parish in cumbria, england. Uk government regulations limiting the spread of coronavirus currently prohibit social gatherings. A place to buy and sell for the sedbergh community buy and sell group. Sedbergh dates from as early as saxon times however its now known chiefly as englands book town and has a charming bustling feel about it. Sedbergh was historically part of the west riding of yorkshire. The characterful old market town of sedbergh, known as englands book town stands beneath the howgill fells on high ground above the meeting point of the lune and rawthey rivers. Barclays bank, 28 main street, sedbergh by barclays. The town, famous for its independent school and for being one of britains leading book towns, enjoys an enviable position under the massive backdrop of the howgill fells, a magnificent area of rolling hills and open common land which is a walkers paradise. Henry wilson books sedbergh cigar shop opening times and. Sedbergh sits at the convergence of four rivers, the rawthey, clough, dee and lune.
Part of the yorkshire dales, it sits on the edge of the. The town, with its narrow streets, little shops, traditional pubs, famous school dating back to 1525 and its 12th century church, has an olde worlde atmosphere. The route should be followed with particular care as there has been some erosion by the riverbank. Rawthey bank, sedbergh, cumbria, la10 5tl house prices.
Garsdale, dentdale and the rawthey valley offer a range of lowland walking routes. There have been 11 property sales on unnamed road, la10 over the last 5 years with an average house price paid of. Natwest bank, 54 main street, sedbergh by national westminsternatwest. Sedbergh has more second hand book shops than birmingham one of which is listed in the top ten in the uk. The little town taking a leaf out of hays book as britains biggest literary festival kicks off in wales, stephen mcclarence visits sedbergh, which is busy reinventing itself as englands. The property has been extensively refurbished in recent years and now provides well balanced, generous accommodation which is arranged over three floors and includes. It meanders along the bank of the river ribble and climbs ingleborough of.
The stonebuilt market town of sedbergh pronounced sedber has a twelfth century norman church to explore, as well as. Sedbergh school and its chapel paperback april 22, 2010 by sedbergh school creator see all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Situated on the banks of the river rawthey, sedbergh is an attractive, rural market town in south east cumbria, ideally located for exploring both cumbria and the yorkshire dales national park. This is the best shot i could get this afternoon from the top of castle haw, to compare with the older one which dates from around 1870. Sedbergh the town, famous for its independent school and for being one of britains leading book towns, enjoys an enviable position under the massive backdrop of the howgill fells, a magnificent area of rolling hills and open common land which is a walkers paradise. This is an incredible place for booklovers, the selection of books available is intense. Many towns and cities are around the sedbergh town, some of them are with their distances. The rawthey is a quite beautiful stretch of river, with gleaming white rocks and grand stretches of white water. Sedbergh is also englands official book town see hayonwye in wales and wigtown in scotland. Joiners cottage is found just over 1 mile from the charming village of sedbergh and is part of ingmire hall a grade ii listed 16thcentury country house built around a pele tower that has been sympathetically divided into creating a number of very appealing individually designed properties. Surrounded on all sides by the mighty howgills and rolling green countryside, it retains much of its oldworld charm and is perfect for exploring on foot.
The town is situated very close to river rawthey which joins the river lune just about 2 miles below the town. In 2005 parliament officially recognised sedbergh as englands book town, joining hayonwye in wales and wigtown in scotland. A walk to sedbergh in cumbria and the yorkshire dales. Also stocked are book themed gifts, jigsaws, and cards. Gentler walks near the river rawthey are only a few minutes away. View planning applications yorkshire dales national park. Sleepy elephant, the post office and many of the book shops in sedbergh. Sedbergh to millthrop sedbergh to stone hall sedbergh to brigflatts long sedbergh to winder to howgill lane sedbergh to ellerthwaite to river rawthey sedbergh to abbot holme to rush bridge to millthrop sedbergh to millthrop to highside linear walk from sedbergh to cross keys via fawcet bank with optional extension to cautley spout. Build your custom sedbergh itinerary using our trip planner and have a great vacation. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Leave the footpath and cross over the a684 at new bridge, keeping on the northernsame bank of the river.
Go down the hill, pass akay lodge on the right and rawthey bank is the next property on the right. At cobble country estate agents in sedbergh we specialise in residential property sales and manage a. Westwood books in sedbergh, englands booktown in cumbria and the yorkshire dales national park. Sedbergh is at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the river rawthey which joins the river lune about 2 miles 3 km below the town. We follow this footpath all the way back to the village of cautley, crossing straight bridge, then going through buckbank, ellerthwaite, thursgill and fawcett bank. Unnamed road has 76 houses and flats on it with an average current value of. Sedbergh school is a leading coeducational full boarding school located between the yorkshire dales and the lake district. River rawthey and river dee at sedbergh walking route.