Howgill Edge and the Lune Valley

Follow the A683 north from Sedbergh towards Kirkby Stephen, tracing the eastern side of the Howgills and the upper Lune corridor. The route offers a broad valley setting with open hillside sections between the towns.

Sedbergh to Kirkby Stephen · Cumbria, England · 14 miles · 20 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point

The A683

Photo: @ steven ruffles / Geograph

Highlights along the way

Howgill road corridor

The A683 skirts the eastern side of the Howgills above the upper Lune country, with open hillsides between settlements.

Before you set off

Allow for bends, cyclists and farm vehicles. Town-centre breaks need their own parking time. Check current closures and conditions before travel. Estimated time excludes stops and live traffic. Points are through-road references, not parking. Optional town visits may require a separate detour.

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