Join us for our Howgill Fells Walking Weekender in the beautiful rolling hills of the Howgill Fells in the western Yorkshire Dales, and enjoy a wonderful weekend of adventures, shared experiences and new friendships.

Sedbergh is a lovely small town nestled at the foot of the magnificent Howgill Fells, a range of open rolling hills and deep valleys that offer some of England’s finest walking. With a history stretching back over a thousand years, here you will find the remains of a motte and bailey castle as well as the beautiful 12th Century St Andrew’s Church, where George Fox also preached in its churchyard. The narrow Main Street is lined with old shops and cottages; indeed, Sedbergh is known as England’s Book Town as its many bookshops testify. The walking around Sedbergh is  excellent, with the rounded summits of the Howgill Fells easily accessible, such as The Calf, Calders, Arant Haw and Winder, all of which are linked by sweeping broad grassy ridges and saddles. There are also wooded valleys, old railway viaducts, geological fault lines, lovely villages and cosy pubs to explore too.

The Dalesman is situated at the heart of Sedbergh, a lovely country pub.

Walking Weekend based from: Dalesman Inn, Sedbergh

Evening entertainment

Friday evening (8pm) – Meet at the Dalesman Inn for our ‘icebreaker’ pub evening, where you can relax, socialise and meet your fellow walkers, choose your level of walk for Saturday and Sunday.

Arriving early on Friday? Your guides will be eating at the pub at 7:30pm on Friday evening – you are most welcome to join us for a meal; just let us know so we can add you to our table.

Saturday evening (7:30pm) – Meal at Dalesman Inn, followed by a fantastic Pub Quiz Night with Mark Reid as your quizmaster! Prizes for the winning team. (Meals are not included in the price).

Weekend Walks

There will be a choice of adventurous or leisurely guided walks on Saturday and Sunday, with Mark Reid and one of his colleagues (who have exceptional local knowledge). The precise routes will be determined just before the weekend, taking into consideration weather conditions etc. You will be able to sign up for your chosen walk at the Friday evening ‘icebreaker’, where you will also be able to discuss the walks with Mark Reid.

Saturday (9:30am) – choice of adventurous or leisurely walks, with routes across the beautiful Howgill Fells or the Rawthey and Lune Valleys, such as The Calf, Calders, Winder, Arant Haw and Cautley Crags up on the Howgill Fells or the Dent Fault, Brigflatts Friends Meeting House and the Lune Viaduct in the beautiful valleys – superb walks full of interest, history, variety and amazing views. Return back to the pub late afternoon to recount your day’s adventures.

Sunday (10am) – choice of adventurous or leisurely walks taking in more of the Howgill Fells, Rawthey and Lune Valleys. Return back to the pub mid afternoon before bidding fond farewells… until the next Walking Weekender!

Choice of walks: We usually offer a choice of adventurous or leisurely walks on both days. Saturday is a ‘full day’ from 9:30am until 5pm, whilst Sunday is a ‘half day’ from 10am until around 3pm. We will either split into two groups from the start, or we may walk as one group during the morning and then offer ‘longer’ or ‘shorter’ routes after lunch.

Sedbergh facilities & accommodation

How to get to Sedbergh
Sedbergh lies along the A684 a couple of miles to the east of Junction 37 of the M6. The nearest train station is at Oxenholme near Kendal on the West Coast Mainline, 10 miles to the west.

Facilities
Sedbergh has three pubs, B&Bs, self catering accommodation, campsites, supermarket, bakery/deli, pharmacy, general shops and cafes.

Accommodation
Sedbergh offers a range of accommodation, including…

Dalesman Inn, Sedbergh
Black Bull, Sedbergh
Red Lion, Sedbergh
Farm & Fell Campsite, Sedbergh
Visit Sedbergh Website 

A quick ‘google’ will find many more places to stay…