Sedgwick Aqueduct and Village – Dorothy's Seat loop from Sedgwick

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Sedgwick Aqueduct and Village – Dorothy's Seat loop from Sedgwick

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Sedgwick Aqueduct and Village – Dorothy's Seat loop from Sedgwick

01:31

5.86km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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763 m

Sedgwick Aqueduct and Village

Highlight • Historical Site

There is an old aqueduct in Sedgwick, which the Lancaster Canal Trail takes you through. If you wish to take the time to explore, the residents of Sedgwick have very …

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825 m

Lancaster Canal Trail: Natland–Sedgwick Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From 1819, the Lancaster Canal ran all the way to Kendal, bringing prosperity to the region. Coal was transported into the town, while limestone, slate and locally manufactured goods were …

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3.13 km

Dorothy's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very pleasant spot to take a break from your walk. There is some white water just downriver from the seat which provides a nice acoustic background and a lovely view upriver.

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3.94 km

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.

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5.03 km

Low Park Wood Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge has now been repaired.
This bridge was originally built for the workers of the Old Sedgwick Gunpowder Works. It allowed them to get to work without having to …

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5.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

1.26 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.84 km

741 m

319 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

71 %

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Comments

April 21, 2024,Sedgwick

A varied short hike with open farmland, wooded sections and the last section which follows the River Kent. Part of the walk follows the path of the old Lancaster canal which in this part has now been drained giving the strange views of bridges in the middle of fields which do not connect or cross anything.