Local Attractions & Places Of Interest

Sedbergh and the surrounding area offers a variety of attractions and places of interest.


Sedbergh Golf Club

Sedbergh Golf Club is a superb parkland course, less than 2 miles from Oakdene. We offer discounts on 'Stay and Play' Golf Breaks, please contact us, or the golf club for further details.

Farfield Mill Arts & Heritage Centre
Farfield Mill is just a few hundred yards from Oakdene. In 2001 it was converted from an old woollen mill into an arts and heritage centre.

Cycling / Mountain Biking
Oakdene offers the ideal location for cycling and mountain biking enthusiasts. There is a variety of excellent trails around Sedbergh, or if you are looking further afield, in the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Visit www.cyclethedales.org.uk or www.mountain-bike-cumbria.co.uk

Local Walks
There is an abundance of popular walks around Sedbergh with breathtaking views and scenery. The local Tourist Infornation Centre has a range of maps and guide books.

Sedbergh Book Town
Sedbergh was oficially recognised as England's Booktown when it was elected into the International Organisation of Book Town.

Settle & Carlisle Railway
The Settle to Carlisle line is one of the most scenic railway journeys in the UK. The route has 20 major viaducts including the 24-arch Ribblehead viaduct which is the symbol of the line