St Andrew's Church – Rawthey Valley loop from Sedbergh School

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St Andrew's Church – Rawthey Valley loop from Sedbergh School

Moderate

3.0

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St Andrew's Church – Rawthey Valley loop from Sedbergh School

02:07

27.4km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 206 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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565 m

St Andrew's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Although no church was recorded in the Domesday Book, it is generally accepted that the building dates from 1130 and was subsequently enlarged adopting its present shape in 1350 when …

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644 m

Smatt's Duo Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Smatt's Duo Cafe accommodated this wet (and rather stinky) long distance hiker without batting an eyelid. I had a gorgeous scrambled egg and smoked salmon with crumpets and a large …

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737 m

Three Hares Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot for cake, coffee, or full breakfasts or lunches. They take bookings for evening meals occasionally, but their normal opening hours are everyday 10:00 - 16:00. An amazing place.

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1.48 km

New Bridge and Picnic Site, Sedbergh

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a public road bridge over the River Rawthey. New Bridge is not so new anymore. It is a monumental structure, built in the 18th century to last.
There …

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11.5 km

Stream in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • River

18.5 km

Ford Crossing

Highlight • River

19.2 km

Footbridge over the River Rawthey

Highlight • River

High above the river is this narrow wooden footbridge. When the river is in full flow it's quite an experience to cross it

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20.1 km

Rawthey Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great little trail whichever way you ride it, either towards or away from Sedburgh (towards Sedburgh is downhill).

Frequently grassy in places, though - so it can get gloppy in poor weather.

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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