Section 5 of 6, Dales High Way
Sedbergh to Newbiggin-on-Lune
10.8 miles (17.3 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SD 658 921. Finish: NY 703 053. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 783 m of climbing and 677 m of descent; highest point 676 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sedbergh.
- Bus stops
- Library, 170 m from the start. Directions SD 657 921Dalesman, 200 m from the start. Directions SD 656 921Settlebeck School (1), 290 m from the start. Directions SD 661 920
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions SD 659 921Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions SD 658 921Joss Lane Car Park (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions SD 659 921
Getting back
The section finishes at Newbiggin-on-Lune. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Public hall, 290 m from the finish. Directions NY 705 051
Planning the Dales High Way
- Planning the whole trail: daleshighway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: A Dales High Way: Route Guide (3rd edition, 2020) (Skyware Ltd).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, paved or flagged 20%, grass 7%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 3 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 178 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 0.4 miles in.
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