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    Things to do Where the Lakes meets the Dales

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Things to do near the Yorkshire Dales

From ancient stone circles to working farm visits, there’s enough to do in the dales to keep you satisfied. Take a look at the list below.

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  1. Smardale Nature Reserve
    Smardale Nature Reserve
    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve

    Address

    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HG

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    Nature reserve.

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  2. Winder from Sedbergh
    Winder from Sedbergh

    Address

    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Winder might only be a small hill but its position directly behind Sedbergh gives it amazingly strong presence. Its wonderfully smooth flanks form a dramatic sculpted backdrop to the houses and lanes of Sedbergh making it feel like a proper mountain…

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  3. Calders, The Calf and Cautley Spout
    Calders, The Calf and Cautley Spout

    Address

    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    The highest peaks of the Howgills cry out to be walked from Sedbergh. Their rolling flanks sweep down to the edge of the village offering soft green folds that draw the eye skywards. At the heart of the range is a cluster of flat topped peaks which…

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  4. Gamelands Stone Circle
    Gamelands Stone Circle

    Address

    Bland Ho, Orton, Penrith, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    One mile east of Orton is the ancient Gamelands stone circle. One of the largest in Cumbria, all of its stones have fallen over so none are higher than one yard but they are 100 yards in circumference.

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  5. Tour of Sedbergh and Dentdale
    Tour of Sedbergh and Dentdale

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    This figure of eight mountain bike route is the perfect introduction to Sedbergh and its surrounding fells and dales. It weaves in and out of the village edge and then ducks over to the neighbouring valley of Dentdale. It involves some road riding…

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  6. Coast to Coast Packhorse
    Coast to Coast Packhorse

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    Coast to Coast Packhorse, 20, Wild Boar, St Lukes Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HT

    Telephone

    017683 71777

    enquiries@c2cpackhorse.co.uk

    St Lukes Road, Kirkby Stephen

    Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to Coast Cycle Routes and Packages from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.

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  7. Baugh Fell and Knoutberry Hill
    Baugh Fell and Knoutberry Hill

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Sat in an isolated position at the junction of Garsdale and Uldale the high moorland peak of Baugh Fell commands outstanding unrestricted views. In terms of sheer good looks it's not the most outstanding peak in the area and for this reason doesn't…

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  8. Abseiling with Adventure Vertical
    Abseiling with Adventure Vertical
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    Adventure Vertical
    Abseiling in Yorkshire Dales with Adventure Vertical

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    07849 398 288

    info@adventurevertical.co.uk

    Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
    If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?

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  9. River Rawthey and River Dee
    River Rawthey and River Dee

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Sedbergh is at the confluence of two Dales rivers, the River Rawthey and the River Dee. Along their banks the scenery is a classic mixture of stone walls, fields, picturesque farms and houses surrounded by intimate fells. A network of paths,…

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  10. High Pike and the flanks of Great Coum
    High Pike and the flanks of Great Coum

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

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    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    The old Drove Roads and Green Roads of the Yorkshire Dales offer excellent off road challenges for mountain bikers. One such route is Green Lane, a track which contours around the north eastern side of Great Coum high above the lovely valley of…

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  11. Casterton Stone Circle
    Casterton Stone Circle

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    Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2LF

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Carnforth

    Circle has a diameter of 60' and stands on a flattened mound or platform. There are 20 uprights, none more than 2' high and suggesting perhaps the kerb of a destroyed cairn.

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  12. Killington Lake
    Killington Lake

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    website@cumbriatourism.org

    The Lake once supplied water to the Lancaster and Kendal Canal; The 37 acre lake is situated in picturesque countryside and provides excellent fishing

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  13. Kensgiff and Yarlside
    Kensgiff and Yarlside

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    At the eastern edge of the Howgill Fells, the shapely peaks of Kengriff and Yarlside stand a lonely vigil. Set in stunning surroundings, they have all the very best qualities you would expect of the area, but for some reason they tend to get a…

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  14. Booths Kirkby Lonsdale
    Booths Kirkby Lonsdale
    Booths Kirkby Lonsdale

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    Dodgson Croft Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HG

    Telephone

    015242 73443

    kirkbylonsdale@booths.co.uk

    Kirkby Lonsdale

    Booths is a family owned and operated independent supermarket with over 160 years tradition of quality food & drink retailing. We develop strong relationships with the best local suppliers and we are passionate about giving our customers a taste of…

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  15. Calders and Bram Rigg Top
    Calders and Bram Rigg Top

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Travelling north towards Shap along the Lune Valley, you can't but help notice the attractive group of hills to the east. These are the Howgills, situated between the Lake District and the Dales (but directly linked to neither), a distinct range…

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  16. Frostrow Fells and Dent
    Frostrow Fells and Dent

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Of all the Yorkshire Dales, Dentdale has probably the most pleasant atmosphere. With a westerly aspect it receives the sun for most of the day making it more verdant and giving a softer feel than some of its more dour neighbours. None of Dentdales…

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  17. Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
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    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
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    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
    Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave

    Address

    Telephone

    07849 398 288

    info@gocave.com

    A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…

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  18. Cautley and Wendale
    Cautley and Wendale

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    The course of the River Rawthey is followed closely by two routes. The A683 crosses it from Sedbergh then follows its eastern side over its watershed to head northeast to Kirkby Stephen. On its western side is an old bridleway which links the farms…

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  19. Mallerstang
    Mallerstang

    Address

    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    ops@uecp.org.uk

    Cumbria

    The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to the source of the River Eden on Black Fell Moss).

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  20. Eden Rivers
    Eden Rivers

    Address

    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    ops@uecp.org.uk

    Cumbria

    Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.

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