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Getting to Sedbergh

Explore Dentdale and Sedbergh by Bus

On Saturdays throughout Summer 2010 an additional return journey will be provided on bus service 564A, linking Sedbergh and Dent with Dent Station, providing connections with the late afternoon train from Carlisle to Settle, Skipton and Leeds. See our summary timetables of local bus services for more details.

This new service, coupled with the morning connecting bus, provides a great opportunity to explore the Howgills or visit Sedbergh.

Boundary sign approaching Sedbergh

By car:

From the M6:
Leave the M6 motorway at junction 37 onto the A684, signposted to Sedbergh. At the end of the slip road turn right if you came from the south, or left if approaching from the north. Continue on the A684 for approximately 5 miles. A large sign welcomes you to Sedbergh.
From the North East:
Use either the A1 and A66 from Scotch Corner to Brough, then the A685 through Kirkby Stephen to the A683.
From the Leeds/Bradford area:
Follow the A65 to Kirkby Lonsdale then take the A683 to Sedbergh.

Off road parking is available in car parks at Joss Lane and Loftus Hill.

Should you wish to break your journey en-route to Sedbergh you can find details of many car parks throughout the UK on the Car Parks 4U web site.

Car park locations in Sedbergh

Car park locations in Sedbergh

By Train:

Oxenholme station, on the west coast main line, is about 10 miles from Sedbergh. Local bus services between Kendal and Sedbergh stop at the station. Taxis are generally available at the station, alternatively you can pre-book with one of the local taxi/private hire businesses below.

Trains on the scenic Leeds - Settle - Carlisle line stop at nearby Dent (9 miles), Garsdale (11 miles) and Kirkby Stephen (12 miles) stations. These stations are all un-manned and do not have taxis. Kirkby Stephen is the only station with a daily bus service through Sedbergh but this is not very frequent and you may need to book a taxi.

Note that Dent station is about 4 miles away from the village of Dent.

Unlike the larger towns and cities, availability of taxis in rural areas is very limited with very few locally based vehicles. You may experience difficulty in obtaining a taxi at short notice so booking well in advance is always advisable.

Taxis and private hire:

Woofs, Sedbergh - 015396 20414
Braithwaites, Sedbergh - 015396 20230
Blue Star, Kendal - 08000 582499 and 01539 723670
Dale's Travel, Dent - 015396 25555 - requires booking 1 day in advance

By Bus:

See our summary timetables of local bus services for Sedbergh , serving Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Brough, Dent and Kirkby Lonsdale.

By Cycle

Sedbergh provides an ideal base for cyclists wishing to explore the quiet country lanes and for the more energetic mountain bike enthusiasts exploring the numerous bridleways and tracks over the fells. See our cycling page for more details.