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North West England

River Kent Gorge – Scroggs Wood loop from Sedgwick

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

River Kent Gorge – Scroggs Wood loop from Sedgwick

Moderate

4.4

(13)

90

hikers

River Kent Gorge – Scroggs Wood loop from Sedgwick

04:05

15.8km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

65 m

Sedgwick Aqueduct and Village

Highlight • Historical Site

There is an old aqueduct in Sedgwick, which the Lancaster Canal Trail takes you through. If you wish to take the time to explore, the residents of Sedgwick have very …

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2

354 m

Sedgwick House

Highlight • Historical Site

Sedgwick House was designed by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin, and was one of the earliest commissions of the partnership. It was built in 1868 for William Henry Wakefield, …

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3

2.00 km

River Kent Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful spot for a dip or a paddle. Years of water flowing here has carved a river through into the rocky landscape, leaving a perfect spot for paddling/soaking tired feet! Not deep enough for swimming. Off the path.

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4

2.10 km

Dorothy's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very pleasant spot to take a break from your walk. There is some white water just downriver from the seat which provides a nice acoustic background and a lovely view upriver.

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2.75 km

Hawes Wood

Forest

6

4.41 km

Scroggs Wood

Highlight • Trail

Good spot for a wild swim

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6.36 km

Crow Tree Wood

Forest

8

7.21 km

Kendal Parish Church (Holy Trinity Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

Kendal Parish Church is a Grade I-listed building and a fine sight to behold alongside the River Kent. Inside, the church is spacious and light, due to its large windows. …

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9

9.35 km

View of the River Kent in Kendal

Highlight • River

Lovely stretch of the River Kent running through Kendal. Watch out for wildlife with Otters and Dippers being seen.

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10

10.6 km

Lancaster Canal Public Footpath

Highlight • Trail

B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

3.70 km

1.51 km

939 m

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

4.75 km

2.02 km

1.90 km

1.66 km

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Comments

April 23, 2022,Hiking Tour A really nice walk alongside the river Kent from the CAMC site to Kendal & back

Hiking boots or wellies are best, especially if it's been raining.

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