Stage 5 of 6 · Dales Way
Sedbergh → Grayrigg
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Start
0 m
Sedbergh
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
17.3 km remaining
+233 m remaining
Descent
188 m
69 m descent
1.3 km at 5.1% average
Dales Way Association · source 2026-08-26
About 3 min in
17.1 km remaining
+231 m remaining
Access
200 m
Millthrop Bridge (N bound)
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 3 min in
17.1 km remaining
+231 m remaining
Access
200 m
Millthrop Bridge (S bound)
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 3 min in
17.1 km remaining
+231 m remaining
Shelter
2.5 km
Shelter
Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 35 min in
14.8 km remaining
+214 m remaining
Climb
12.5 km
62 m climb
1.5 km at 4.2% average
Dales Way Association · source 2026-08-26
About 2h 55m in
4.8 km remaining
+94 m remaining
Finish
17.3 km
Grayrigg
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 4h 03m in
0 m remaining
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Getting Here
Millthrop Bridge (S bound) (bus stop)
800m from trailhead · ~10 min walk
Getting Out
Primary School (bus stop)
350m from trail end · ~4 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sedbergh → km 5.8 (95m) 86–183m | 5.8 km | +39m / -125m | 1h 17m | 📉 Descending |
km 5.8 (95m) → km 11.6 (125m) 95–158m | 5.8 km | +95m / -65m | 1h 21m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 11.6 (125m) → Grayrigg 122–213m | 5.7 km | +113m / -52m | 1h 22m | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 17.3 km | +233m / -231m | 4h 02m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Dales Way Stage 5: Sedbergh → Grayrigg is usually best from March to November.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage, around 84–219 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed |
| Day / night | 6°/1° | 7°/1° | 9°/2° | 12°/4° | 14°/6° | 17°/9° | 19°/11° | 18°/10° | 16°/9° | 12°/6° | 9°/4° | 6°/1° |
| Rain, mm | 157 | 116 | 111 | 82 | 93 | 102 | 121 | 132 | 130 | 161 | 163 | 174 |
| Snow at high point | Frost | Frost | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible |
| Daylight | 7 h 52 | 9 h 43 | 11 h 44 | 14 h | 15 h 59 | 17 h 11 | 16 h 44 | 14 h 59 | 12 h 49 | 10 h 39 | 8 h 34 | 7 h 22 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 17.3 km, 233m ascent, max altitude 218.6m, ~4h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Energy bars & gelsEst. 1415 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Sedbergh to Grayrigg (17.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Millthrop Bridge (S bound) km 0.2 · 466m off trail
- 🚌 Settlebeck School km 1.5 · 599m off trail
- 🚌 Settlebeck School (1) km 1.5 · 612m off trail
- 🚌 Thornsbank Estate km 1.5 · 689m off trail
- 🚌 Long Lane opp Thornsbank km 1.5 · 704m off trail
- 🚌 Library km 1.9 · 621m off trail
- 🚌 Dalesman km 1.9 · 624m off trail
- 🚌 Primary School km 17.3 · 309m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 2.5 · 662m off trail
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