30th July 2009 - Sedburgh for Dent

John, Neil, Charlie, Ian and CT met up in Sedburgh car park and this route with RADs was a first for Charlie! ...head south on the Dales Way route over the River Rawthey take the first left turn into Millthrop and then a quick right hand turn. Head out on the bridleway, through Gap Wood and down past Gate Manor, cross over the road and head down to the ford, choose the beck crossing or the bridge (built in 1999, so before that we all got wet feet!) we chose the bridge. Head on up the lane following the Dales Way route east to Gawthrop turn right and head UP a steep road climb for about 1 mile, then take the left hand bridleway, its a green lane along South Lord's Land, after another mile of stony track, turn left for an enjoyable rocky descent down into Dent. We stopped at the Sun Inn for chips and a beer, then set off at a leisurely pace back along the road and then retraced our steps to repeat the first section. Back atthe cars before dark! Next ride is Hartsop for Ullswater shore ride, it's great.