Annual Holiday – Sedbergh – 18-22 May 2026

33 went to Thorns Hall in Sedbergh, with a couple of extra day attenders, for 5 days of great walking. The weather was not too kind on 3 days but this did not dampen our spirits. Collectively a lot of miles were walked and the ascent mounted up.

Many thanks to all our wonderful walk leaders, who made this all possible for everyone. Thanks also to our photographers for providing a memorable record, and our back markers for closing gates and making sure no-one got left behind. A small number chose to take advantage of other local amenities on some days. We were well entertained by Mark preparing and hosting a quiz, even with a trophy, and to Rocky Ramblers who get better and better, with Robert making an excellent compere.

Special thanks go to Mark who sifted through hundreds of photos to select 8 for each walk and upload then to Flickr. There were 11 walks in total, summarised below.

Thorns Hall met our needs perfectly with great food, a well frequented bar and excellent staff.

Although this was a walking holiday, it was also very much about friendship and feeling so lucky to be a part of such a fantastic group.

Monday 18 May 

Kirby Lonsdale and Whittingham – 27 walkers

Leader – Jean   Pics – Jan   Back marker – Yvonne 

Distance – 7.25 miles   Ascent – 444 feet.   M/h 2.1 

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Continuously running slideshow below – you can see it full screen by clicking in top left of picture

 

Tuesday 19 May – 3 walks

Cautley Spout and The Calf – 14 walkers

Leader – Graeme     Pics – Jane     Backmarker – Sue

Distance – 11.31 miles    Ascent 2735 feet     M/h 2.1

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Crook Holme and Hebblethwaite – 14 walkers

Leader – Aly    Pics – Lorraine     Back marker – Jan

Distance – 10.50 miles   Ascent 1400 feet   

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Cautley Spout Linear – 4 walkers

Leader – Gill   Pics – Malcolm

Distance – 5.30 miles   Ascent – 778 feet

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Wednesday 20 May – 3 walks

Aye Gill Pike and Garsdale – 9 walkers

Leader – Mark      Pics –  Vince       Back marker – Davina

Distance – 16.09 miles     Ascent – 2106 feet     M/h – 2.0

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Barth Bridge and Dentdale – 15 walkers

Leader – Lucy     Pics – David M     Back marker – Kev

Distance – 10.20 miles     Ascent – 1047 feet      M/h – 1.8

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Dales Way and Crosedale – 5 walkers

Leader – Diana       Pics – Jan

Distance 9.10 miles      Ascent – 990 feet

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Thursday 21 May – 3 walks

Skennerskeugh Clouds and Adamthwaite – 12 walkers

Leader – Judy     Pics – Joe      Back marker – David C

Distance – 12.44 miles       Ascent – 2343 feet     M/h 2.0

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Quaker Meeting House and Fox’s Pulpit – 9 walkers

Leader – Jean      Pics – Kevin    Back marker – Rosemary

Distance – 10.50 miles    ascent – 1400 feet

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Fairfield Mill, Sedbergh School and Lockbank Farm – 9 walkers

Leader – Gill    Pics –  Malcolm

Distance – 6.25 miles.     Ascent 725 feet

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Friday 22 May 

Kirby Lonsdale and Barbon – 23 walkers

Leader – Judy      Pics – Mark     Back marker – Ann

Distance – 8.77 miles    Ascent – 734 feet     M/h – 1.9

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Thursday 21 may Evening – Rocky Ramblers

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Holiday organisers – Jean and Judy