Coronavirus News - 31st December 2020
Regrettably pubs, cafés and non essential shops have had to close again due to Sedbergh being subject to Tier 4 restrictions along with the rest of Cumbria. Some hospitality businesses will however continue to provide takeaway meals.
We are very sorry that you cannot visit us at the moment but we look forward to seeing you when restrictions are lifted in the future.
Sedbergh Information & Book Centre can supply a range of maps and guidebooks related to cycling in the area.
If you have a problem with your bike while in the area Polka Dot Cycles offers a roadside repair service within 10 miles of Sedbergh.
Mountain Biking
Cycling to the summit of the Calf
The market town provides access to a variety of routes including one of the toughest single-track mountain bike rides in the UK. The Bowderdale Classic begins with a steep grassy ascent of Winder, makes its way along the ridge of the Howgill Fells to The Calf, then descends into Bowderdale for miles of challenging single-track, before returning via Ravestonedale Common and the foot of the Howgills.
The recently opened Pennine Bridleway, which ends at Street near Kirkby Stephen, provides numerous possibilities for a great day out in the saddle. Several new sections of bridleway have been created and the surfaces improved on the older tracks.
Click here for a selection of mountain bike rides near Sedbergh
Many other classic routes in the Dales and the Lakes can easily by accessed from Sedbergh. Have a look at these links
cyclethedales.org.uk
lakesmtb.co.uk
www.pedalnorth.com
Check out this video by Ruben Sano of mountain biking in the Howgills.
Road Cycling
Sedbergh also offers road cycling opportunities aplenty… with access to the fabulous road network to be found in the Yorkshire Dales and classic climbs including the internationally famous climb of the Buttertubs Pass. Or the climb to Tan Hill (where you can refresh yourself at Tan Hill Inn, Britain’s highest pub)
There are plenty of linear and circular routes too; including the 196-mile circular Lakes & Dales Loop, which passes through the market town on its journey around the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Eden Valley.
Riders can also access the circular 130-mile Yorkshire Dales Cycleway which links Skipton, Grassington, Malham, Settle, Ingleton, Dent, Hawes, Reeth and Kettlewell.
Click here for a selection of road cycling rides near Sedbergh
Family Rides
There are plenty of gentle family friendly roads to explore too on quite country lanes and bridleways including the stunning Smardale ride from Kirkby Stephen, which offers the opportunity to take a short walk to take in in an impressive 14 arch Victorian railway viaduct, medieval field system and stunning nature reserve.
For a more gentle ride try hiring an electric bike from Eden-e-motion in nearby Kirkby Stephen.
