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Sedbergh — Garsdale

Sedgar one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

214m

Descent

126m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sedbergh and Garsdale.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sedbergh and Garsdale.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Maybe present Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 30.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X June 2025 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Sedbergh
Grid Ref SD6592492168
Lat / Lon 54.32395° / -2.52542°
Easting / Northing 365,924E / 492,168N
What3Words blockage.swear.proven
Garsdale
Grid Ref SD7468989563
Lat / Lon 54.30105° / -2.39044°
Easting / Northing 374,689E / 489,563N
What3Words outline.torched.rebounder

Sedgar One's land is

Moors 0.5%
Natural grass 0.1%
Pasture 94.7%
Urban 4.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

One Woman Walks

03 Aug 2025 Summer
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Gorgeous route, easy to follow.
Criss crosses the main road a lot with some short sections on the main road with no verge which is unnerving but mostly gorgeous and simple walking.

Mary Oz

11 Jun 2025 Spring
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I did this walk on a pleasant sunny day starting in Sedbergh, following a night of heavy rain, so I was a bit apprehensive about potential flooding, as I would be close to the Clough River for most of the way. The river was quite full, which made for some good rapids. The views across the wild-flower meadows to the Howgills were beautiful in the sunshine, and the riverside path was lovely.
It’s a pity Farfield Mill is so near the start of the route, because I know it has good quality displays of local art and crafts for sale, as well as a good café.
After Dovecote Gill, the views along Garsdale were quite dramatic and beautiful, and the view back to Sedbergh was good too.
The path from High Fawes down to the minor road was a little tricky to find, but it was there okay. It involved a field with peaceful cows and no visible footpath, and then an initially bracken-filled, then steep, woodland path.
I reached the river again through several fields and it continued to be lovely, although a bit wet in places, after all the rain. There were a lot of streams tumbling, even cascading, down the hillside to the valley, and at one point after Swarthgill House, I reached a challenging river crossing. I think it would normally be fairly narrow and shallow with a couple of stepping stones, but for me, it was about two metres wide a good ten centimetres of fast flowing water over the stones. I had no choice but to take off my trail shoes and socks!
Immediately after this, the map shows the footpath crossing the field to reach the road, but on the ground, it hugs the river. Wetly, on this occasion!
The footpath leaving the road again, at Slack, was hidden by vegetation, and the footpath leaving the road immediately after the road bridge over the river, was through someone’s garden! The Garsdale meeting point is a bit odd, on a stretch of road with nothing but a no-longer-existing telephone box!
This was a completely beautiful walk, but I recommend doing it when it has been dry!.

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