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River Kent Gorge – Dorothy's Seat loop from Sedgwick

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North West England

River Kent Gorge – Dorothy's Seat loop from Sedgwick

Easy

4.9

(8)

79

hikers

River Kent Gorge – Dorothy's Seat loop from Sedgwick

01:36

6.15km

40m

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

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.67 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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2

2.76 km

River Kent Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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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3

2.86 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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3.50 km

Hawes Wood

Forest

5

4.44 km

View of the River

Highlight • River

very steep bank to get to it, mind

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6

4.94 km

Ruins of the Old Explosives Factory, Kendal

Highlight • Historical Site

This walk starts and finishes at the Kendal Caravan and Motor Home site which itself has a fascinating history being the site of an old explosives/ munitions production facility. Numerous ruins remain.

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B

6.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

1.65 km

1.32 km

733 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.27 km

789 m

677 m

596 m

595 m

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Friday 9 October

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7°C

66 %

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