Sedbergh is also englands official book town see hayonwye in wales and wigtown in scotland. Beginning in the english book town of sedbergh which nestles. 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. Sedbergh pronounced sedber, set at the foot of the dramatic and wild howgill fells, is an ancient market town in northern dentdale. 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. Rawthey bank, sedbergh, cumbria, la10 5tl 6 bed detached. Researchers are welcome to visit the archive on an appointment basis. This 6 bed freehold detached house is located at rawthey bank, sedbergh la10 5tl and has an estimated current value of.
Sedbergh sd69sw brigflatts, marthwaite 16215377 rawthey bridge 140684 formerly listed as. If the weather is bad when you actually leave sedbergh there is a bad weather route following the river rawthey. The rawthey is a quite beautiful stretch of river, with gleaming white rocks and grand stretches of white water. Gentler walks near the river rawthey are only a few minutes away. The rawthey is a quite beautiful stretch of river, with gleaming white. 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. Stay in a grade ii listed coach house on a country house estate. 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. None of the stock in the shop is for sale on the internet, so it is a book browsers paradise. 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. Location coming into sedbergh from the west pass queens drive on your right and take the next right onto busk lane. 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. Fell view sedbergh lockbank fm the lake district and. There have been 11 property sales on unnamed road, la10 over the last 5 years with an average house price paid of.
Sedbergh is a small market town in east cumbria nestling beneath the howgill fells and within the yorkshire dales national park. Joiners cottage ref uk11475 in ingmire hall, near sedbergh. 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. The stonebuilt market town of sedbergh pronounced sedber has a twelfth century norman church to explore, as well as castlehaw. Westwood books has a stock of over 70,000 titles antiquarian, secondhand, and new books mostly at reduced prices. Property details for rawthey bank sedbergh la10 5tl zoopla. 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. From all angles, the hills rising behind the houses can be seen. Uk government regulations limiting the spread of coronavirus currently prohibit social gatherings.
Scrogg house farm scrogg house farm, yorkshire dales. 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. 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. This forum is open to posts from sedbergh residents wishing to share news and local information, highlight. 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. These cash machines are near to sedbergh book town shop. Theres something for everyone from all genres, at great prices. The route should be followed with particular care as there has been some erosion by the riverbank. Go down the hill, pass akay lodge on the right and rawthey bank is the next property on the right.
Sedbergh, garsdale, and dent peeps at the past history and present condition of some picturesque yorkshire dales. Sedbergh sits at the convergence of four rivers, the rawthey, clough, dee and lune. It meanders along the bank of the river ribble and climbs ingleborough of. Northeast from rawthey bridge, the a683 follows sally beck. The archivist can assist with research and by prior arrangement can give tours of the school to individuals and groups. 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 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. As sedbergh is a book town, we spent a pleasant hour browsing in the booshops always a delight. Natwest bank, 54 main street, sedbergh by national westminsternatwest. Unnamed road has 76 houses and flats on it with an average current value of. 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.
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 national park. Also stocked are book themed gifts, jigsaws, and cards. 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. Sedbergh is at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the river.
Sedbergh trip planner your personalized sedbergh itinerary. 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. Sedbergh has more second hand book shops than birmingham one of which is listed in the top ten in the uk. 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. 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. 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.
Immediately after the bridge on the left, as you head towards sedbergh, you will see a footpath signpost public footpath. Sleepy elephant, the post office and many of the book shops in sedbergh. 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 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. 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. Leave the footpath and cross over the a684 at new bridge, keeping on the northernsame bank of the river.
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 3 km below the town. Contact our sedbergh office and book a viewing now. Starting from the library in the centre of sedbergh walk past the dalesman pub to. A place to buy and sell for the sedbergh community buy and sell group. 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. So far this year up to the end of april we have received over 500 referrals and supplied 10,600 meals.
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. At cobble country estate agents in sedbergh we specialise in residential property sales and manage a. Southsouthwest from rawthey bridge, the a683 follows the valley of the river downstream on its eastern bank as far as straight bridge. High brigg flatts railway bridge over river rawthey. Explore the green valleys around sedbergh on this circular walk. This is an incredible place for booklovers, the selection of books available is intense. Things to see and do, stories, advice, and information from the yorkshire dales national park authority view planning applications yorkshire dales national park. 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. Yorkshire dales national park we will shortly be bringing you a new way to search our planning applications on their own dedicated website. We took over the property in late 2016 with 2 large barns, approx 7 acres of pastureland. A little way along its course the river dee comes in on the opposite bank. 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. 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.
Sedbergh was historically part of the west riding of yorkshire. 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. 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. River rawthey and river dee at sedbergh walking route. Sedbergh school and its chapel paperback april 22, 2010 by sedbergh school creator see all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Hidden gem five rivers in cumbria in a single day cicerone. Walking in sedbergh, dent, garsdale and the howgills. Part of the yorkshire dales, it sits on the edge of the. Sedbergh sd79nw 162307 140684 cautley road rawthey bridge. We have occupancy information for 7 people based at this address from 2002 to 2019 from edited electoral roll. Long lane, sedbergh, yorkshire dales national park la10 5ah england. Sedbergh book town has a wide range of shops and book cafes where you can hunt. Sedbergh has a narrow main street lined with shops.
View planning applications yorkshire dales national park. Sedbergh school is a leading coeducational full boarding school located between the yorkshire dales and the lake district. Some shops solely sell books others have books as part of their trade. Garsdale, dentdale and the rawthey valley offer a range of lowland walking routes. Well head through the fields onto the lower slopes, then return beside the river rawthey. Rawthey bridge now carries the a683 sedbergh to kirkby stephen road over the river rawthey about 8km northeast of sedbergh. Sedbergh is a small town and civil parish in cumbria, england. The stonebuilt market town of sedbergh pronounced sedber has a twelfth century norman church to explore, as well as.
The property has been extensively refurbished in recent years and now provides well balanced, generous accommodation which is arranged over three floors and includes. Many towns and cities are around the sedbergh town, some of them are with their distances. Holiday cottages to rent in sedbergh and the howgill fells. 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. Barclays bank, 28 main street, sedbergh by barclays. 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. The trees have grown and the town has changed quite a lot in 150 years.
Westwood books in sedbergh, englands booktown in cumbria and the yorkshire dales. Set in the beautiful yorkshire dales, we have 8 wonderful book shops for you to enjoy. River rawthey, a683, northeast of sedbergh, cumbria, uk. The town is situated very close to river rawthey which joins the river lune just about 2 miles below the town. 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. 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. The town sits just within the yorkshire dales national park. Henry wilson books sedbergh cigar shop opening times and. 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. Sedbergh is at the foot of the howgill fells on the north bank of the. 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. Along their banks the scenery is a classic mixture of stone walls, fields, picturesque farms and houses surrounded by intimate fells.
Build your custom sedbergh itinerary using our trip planner and have a great vacation. Sedbergh is at the confluence of two dales rivers, the river rawthey and the river dee. Rawthey bridge is a grade ii listed building in sedbergh, cumbria, england. 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. Rawthey bank, sedbergh, cumbria, la10 5tl house prices. 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. Sedbergh natwest bank, cumbria facilities, opening hours. Follow the road passing the rugby pitches, go up the hill and at the t junction turn right. The route starts from the centre of sedbergh, a delightful market town. The grade ii listed building that is the 17th century millthrop bridge over the river rawthey.
27 585 996 1219 1500 731 1148 627 1268 387 779 450 1013 1364 538 1270 1119 568 822 1231 883 949 155 294 1142 471 375 21 1002 1318 1133 457 1505 1030 677 58 1445 1127 105 801 394