Sedbergh - Cumbria Has A Great Variety Of Activities To Offer The Visitor

In recent years Sedbergh - Cumbria has been working towards becoming Englands book town. It also has tons of other cultural activities for visitors to enjoy. There are plenty of things for the active visitor such as horse riding, sailing and walking. The location of the town makes it a great base from which to explore some stunning northern countryside.

Sedbergh grew because of its location at the crossroads of old trade routes. It sits at a point where four valleys and their rivers converge on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Lake District is around ten miles away and so from the town you can explore some rugged and beautiful countryside. This makes the area a paradise for walkers who can even take a quick trip to nearby Kendal for some mint cake.

If you do not have transport then there are lots of hikes and walks from the town and around the streets. The tourist information center is a great resource for walkers with maps and information cards detailing local routes which can be purchased. There are several routes in the town which take in historic buildings such as the restored Norman church and old weaving mills. They also include a number of riverside walks. If you want a more challenging hike then just head into the Howgill Fells. The nearest hill is less than an hour away by foot and gives great views of the countryside right over to the Lake District.

The efforts of the local residents in making Sedbergh a cultural town have certainly paid off. There are many activities for the visitor to take part in. The range of bookshops in the town is amazing considering its size. The book enthusiast will not be disappointed by a visit to Sedbergh. Every August the Festival of Books and Drama is held.

Books and literature are not the only cultural assets to be found. There are local classes and societies for history, singing, embroidery, weaving and cooking. A comprehensive program of events takes place all year long. There is a heritage arts center in a converted mill building. This hosts up to twenty crafts people and artists at any time and visitors can see exhibitions of work, watch the artists as they work and buy their products.

If you want to take part in some sporting activities there are a number of options. The local golf course is renowned for being challenging yet very beautiful. Killington Lake has canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. The local rivers are great places for fishing. There are also plenty of horse riding and cycling routes.

Sedbergh - Cumbria is a great place for lovers of books and nature. However there is much more on offer besides including cultural activities and many events.