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.

Charlie Cosh

April 23, 2024

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A lovely section of the River Kent with lots of white water, some quite narrow sections where the river as cut through the rocks and a few pebble beaches which are ideal places for a picnic.

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1. Sedgwick House – River Kent Gorge loop from Sedgwick

15.6km

04:02

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sedgwick House – River Kent Gorge loop from Oxenholme Lake District

12.8km

03:21

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Mushroom on Scout Scar – River Kent Gorge loop from Sedgwick

21.6km

05:51

300m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Thursday 12 March

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98 %

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Location: Helsington, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Sedgwick House – River Kent Gorge loop from Sedgwick

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