Nearby Walks
It is impossible not to recommend a couple of walks as wandering on foot is, in our view, the simplest and best way to enjoy our local area.
Kendal and the River Kent Walk
A typically English walk through delightful countryside following the River Kent to Sedgwick and back. Route: Starting in Kendal from the bridge on Romney Road, join the footpath at the entrance to Ford Terrace and head south on the west bank of the river via Scroggs Woods to Hawes Bridge. From Hawes Bridge continue on the same side of the river towards Sedgwick until you reach a footbridge across the river. Continue along this side of the river until you meet Nannypie Lane. Turn right up the lane for a quick refuelling stop at Low Sizergh Barn tearoom before retracing your steps back to the footbridge. Cross the river and head north back to Kendal on the opposite riverbank. At Kendal the footpath brings you out on Natland Road. Continue along Natland Road towards the town centre to come back to your starting point at Romney Bridge.
Stately Homes Walk
A pretty countryside walk taking you past historic Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. 7miles (approx. 3 hours) Start the walk at Helsington Church.
With the church on your left follow the track to the gate at the end signed Holeslack Farm. Continue through the farm buildings and follow the footpath to Sizergh Castle, which you will see in the distance. At the Castle go through the gate, straight on through the car park and follow exit signs. Just before the cattle grid, turn right through the kissing gate and follow the wall on the left. At the end of the field go through 2 more kissing gates in close succession, taking you down past a wood on your left. The next kissing gate is in the lower left-hand corner of this field and leads to a track; bear left and follow the track down to a minor road. Turn left, and at the next junction go through a tunnel under the main road. Follow the sign to Low Sizergh Barn Farmshop and Tearoom. After your refreshments, continue down Nannypie Lane to the river Kent and turn right then left to follow the river downstream. Cross the bridge over the A590 and enter Levens Park to the right, following notices through the park to Levens Bridge and Levens Hall. Return to Helsington Church via Levens village and Brigsteer Wood. For map and full directions see below.
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