Book Shops in the Booktown of the Yorkshire Dales
For those book worms out there this town is a dream. Disappear for hours on end in the dozen or so shops. I cant possibly name them all so please click on the link; Sedbergh Tourist Information/shops
Walking in Sedbergh and the surrounding area
There are many fantastic walks in and around this walkers paradise, we have left a folder with the local ones at the holiday cottage but further maps and guide books can be picked up at the Tourist Information Office which is situated in the heart of the village.
Cycling in the Yorkshire Dales
Sedbergh is a fantastic base for some excellent cycle routes. One circular route starts from the car park to the back of the tourist information. Distance 14 miles.
For more information please see the link below.
Horse Riding in the Howgills
Larkrigg Riding School, All abilities catered for.
Natland, Nr Kendal, LA9 7QS, 01539 560 245
Bigland Hall, All abilities catered for. Fell riding, half day and beach rides. As well as riding, Bigland Hall has other outdoor activities on their scenic estate. Bigland Hall, Backbarrow, Cumbria, LA12 8PB, 01939 530 333
350 miles of adventure on horse, bike or foot. Starting at Byrness in Northumberland down to Middleton Top in Matlock.
Things To Do
There are plenty of fantastic places to eat, drink and visit in the town, below is a link to just a few.
Cafe’s
The Bean Machine, a cafe situated within the post office, serving cakes and coffee to sit in or take-away.
24 Main Street, 01539 620 406
Ellie’s Bakery & Tea Room, gorgeous little bakery and cafe selling speciality breads, scones and light meals.
57 Main Street, 01539 621 058
The Sedbergh Cafe, cafe, serving cream teas etc.
30 Main Street, 01539 620 406
Pubs
Dalesman Pub, newly refurbished and offering lunches and evening meals. Caters for children and large parties.
14-16 Main Street, 01539 621 183
The Red Lion, a traditional pub dating back to the 1800’s and is popular with the locals, home cooked food and local ales.
Beer garden.
Finkle Street, 01539 620 433
The Bull, a traditional 17 Century Coaching Inn serving bar meals, lunch and evening. Large beer garden and play area.
Main Street, 01539 621 264
Take-Away’s
White Rose Fish and Chips, fab chip shop!
Main Street.
Taj Mahl Indian Restaurant & Take-Away. Situated above the Sedbergh Cafe, caters for large parties.
30a Main Street, 01539 620 000
Happy Valley Cantonese Take-Away. Fast and friendly, great salt and pepper spare ribs!
14-16 Main Street, 01539 621 277
Shops
Steadmans the Butchers,Award winning sausages and the best quality meat around. Definitely recommend a visit.
Finkle St, 01539 620 431
Spar Supermarket, Open 7 days a week until 10pm, a very useful shop selling general groceries, wine and spirits, dvd’s and much more.
Main Street. 01539 620 270
Martin Powell Greengrocer, Selling a good selection of fruit and veg and they also sell the original Cartmel sticky toffee pudding. Fantastic! www.stickytoffeepudding.co.uk
Main Street. 01539 620 304
Post Office
HSBC Bank
Natwest Bank
Barclays Bank
Boots the chemist
There are many other shops in Sedbergh
for the full list please refer to the link below. www.sedbergh.org.uk
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