If you are looking for somewhere to take a break with a variety of things to offer then you could check out the accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria. The town is working to become Englands book town but also offers interesting history, cultural activities, sports and outdoor adventure and great hiking. It also presents a year round program of events.
Initially the town grew due to the strategic location at the intersection of a number of old trade routes. It is at the place where four valleys and rivers meet. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is famous for rolling hills, fells and gorges and Sedbergh is just inside the western border of the park. The Lake District is only a few miles away and offers the nature lover a myriad of places to enjoy.
If you want a gentler walk there are many in the town itself. Sedbergh Tourist Information Center has tons of information about walking routes with maps and books to help you make the most of the area. There are riverside walks and others which take you to historic places of interest such as old industrial and farming buildings. The Howgill Fells are just outside the town and provide some more challenging walks up the hills to see panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
There are many bookshops in the town, mainly situated around the center. They have a huge range of books to keep the casual reader and the enthusiast happy. Each August there is the Festival of Books and Drama which draws people from far and wide.
Other cultural activities include; cooking classes, embroidery, singing, local history and a music festival. The old mill has been turned into a heritage arts center which hosts around twenty artists and crafts people. It is possible to see exhibitions of work and even buy woven products.
Sports and physical activity enthusiasts will not get bored either. There are a number of places to go fishing. Killington Lake has dinghys for sailing as well as canoes and windsurfing. There are trails throughout the area for cycling and horse riding. Sedbergh Golf Course provides a challenging but scenic game.
Sedbergh, Cumbria is a great place for lovers of books and nature. However there is much more on offer besides including cultural activities and many events.
