Sedgwick Aqueduct was built in 1818 to carry the elevated section of the Lancaster Kendal Canal over the road between Sedgwick and Natland. It is an unusual example of a skewed bridge - most canal bridges were at right angles to the road that they cross, to simplify design and minimise materials used. A skew bridge avoids the need to put a bend in the road and was state of the art in bridge building at the time. To avoid weakness across the bridge a winding course of stones was used, which, at the same time, created the smallest span.

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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. Scout Scar Summit – 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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3. Levens Deer Park – The Avenue at Levens Park loop from Hincaster

8.74km

02:18

70m

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

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Elevation 40 m

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

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Sedgwick Aqueduct

1. Sedgwick House – River Kent Gorge loop from Sedgwick

2. Scout Scar Summit – River Kent Gorge loop from Sedgwick

3. Levens Deer Park – The Avenue at Levens Park loop from Hincaster

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