Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sedbergh

Sedbergh is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,171 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 119 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dales Way (8 km), Aye Gill Pike (9 km) and Dales High Way (14 km).

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Sedbergh, Lancashire
Sedbergh, Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sedbergh at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,171
Coordinates
54.3212° N, 2.5251° W
Places within 50 km
226 (226 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sedbergh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sedbergh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sedbergh

166 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sedbergh. The closest is Aye Gill Pike (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Aye Gill Pike · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Grisedale · viewpoint · County Durham · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Whinfell Beacon · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Winterscleugh · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Borrowdale · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~18 km · Must-see

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Churches near Sedbergh

55 churches within 100 km of Sedbergh. The closest is St Mark’s Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sedbergh

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sedbergh. The closest is Kendal Castle (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sedbergh

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sedbergh. The closest is Semer Water (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Semer Water · lake · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Windermere · lake · Lancashire · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Measand · lake · Lancashire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Esthwaite Water · lake · Lancashire · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Brothers Water · lake · Lancashire · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Tarn Hows · lake · Lancashire · ~42 km · Must-see

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Caves near Sedbergh

8 caves within 100 km of Sedbergh. The closest is Aquamole Pot (18 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Aquamole Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Great Douk · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Upper Long Churn Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Alum Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • The Dog Hole · cave · Lancashire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Gaping Gill · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see

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Treks near Sedbergh

5 treks within 100 km of Sedbergh. The closest is Dales Way (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Sedbergh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sedbergh
  2. 8 km Dales Way · trek, Lancashire
  3. 13 km Whinfell Beacon · viewpoint, Lancashire
  4. 17 km Dales High Way · trek, Lancashire
  5. 13 km Grisedale · viewpoint, County Durham
  6. 9 km Aye Gill Pike · viewpoint, York and North Yorkshire
  7. 9 km Back to Sedbergh

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From travellers near Sedbergh

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How to reach Sedbergh

    All places near Sedbergh by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sedbergh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints119166Aye Gill Pike (9 km)
    Churches4755St Mark’s Church (18 km)
    Forts & heritage2638Kendal Castle (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs911Semer Water (33 km)
    Caves78Aquamole Pot (18 km)
    Treks55Dales Way (8 km)
    Museums34Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (18 km)
    Parks34Holehird Gardens (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23RSPB Leighton Moss (31 km)
    Waterfalls23Rydal Falls (42 km)
    Beaches & coast22Humphrey Head (40 km)
    Other attractions11Bar Pot (27 km)

    Sedbergh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sedbergh?

    Dales Way (trek, about 8 km), Aye Gill Pike (viewpoint, about 9 km), Dales High Way (trek, about 14 km), Grisedale (viewpoint, about 14 km), Whinfell Beacon (viewpoint, about 15 km), Whernside (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sedbergh?

    226 places on Spotwander: 119 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sedbergh?

    Aye Gill Pike, about 9 km by road; Grisedale (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sedbergh?

    St Mark’s Church, about 18 km by road; Holy Trinity and St George (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sedbergh?

    Kendal Castle, about 17 km by road; Castle Howe (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sedbergh?

    Start in Sedbergh, visit Dales Way, then Whinfell Beacon, then Dales High Way, then Grisedale, then Aye Gill Pike, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sedbergh?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sedbergh

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sedbergh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sedbergh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.