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PLACES OF INTEREST TO VISIT WHILE IN OUR AREA
Cautley Spout, A683 towards Kirkby Stephen. A beautiful waterfall with panoramic views. Ideal for picnics. Community Office, Main Street. Accessible from Joss Lane Car Park. The building houses many organisations and lots of local information. Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Community Office. Information on all local natural features. Dent and Garsdale Railway Stations. Situated on the Historic Carlisle to Settle Railway. Dent is the highest Railway Station in England and is actually up the hill from Cowgill, Dent. The 'Coal Road' links the two stations and gives panoramic views to the two Dales. Dent Heritage Centre. Situated in Dent village, this 'Living Museum' gives an idea of what life is like in the Dales. There is an entry fee. Farfield Mill, A684 Garsdale Road. Recently renovated Mill which houses exhibitions and craftsmen. There is an entry fee. Fox's Pulpit, Firbank. George Fox preached to thousands from this rock at the start of Quakerism. Friends Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts. One of the Oldest Quaker buildings in the world. Well worth a visit whatever your beliefs. 2 miles out of Sedbergh towards Kirby Lonsdale Grisedale. Barry Cockcroft made a Yorkshire TV documentary on 'The Dale That Died'. History Society, Community Office. Delve into the History of the area. Archives to research your ancestors that lived in the area. Langstone Fell, A684 Garsdale Foot. Beautiful views of Sedbergh from 4 miles out. Methodist Church, New Street. Church Services. Queen's Gardens, Station Road. Ideal for a slow leisurely walk in a natural surroundings. Take time out to watch the Crown Green Bowling in the Gardens. St Andrew's Church, Dent. Church of England Services. St Andrew's Church, Main Street, Sedbergh. Church of England & Roman Catholic Services. St. Gregory's Church, Vale of Lune No longer used for Services but a very nice recently renovated church with local history. St John's Church, Cowgill. Church of England Services. St John's Church, Garsdale. Church of England Services. St Mark's Church, Cautley. Church of England Services. United Reformed Church, Main Street. Church Services. The adjoining Hall is used for the weekly Wednesday Coffee Mornings for all local groups. Winder Fell. Access available from the town. Fantastic views of Sedbergh, The Lakes Fells, Morecambe and Blackpool (on a good clear day!) Tourist Information Office, Main Street. Lots of information available to visitors and walkers.
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