A Dales Walk Guided Trail

Thorns Hall, Cautley Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LE.

By car

Thorns Hall is around 15 minutes from junction 37 of the M6. A car park is available in the grounds with ample free parking. If you are using a sat-nav, the postcode for Thorns Hall is LA10 5LE.

Sedbergh map

By train

The nearest station is on the main line between London and Glasgow. There are also direct trains to Oxenholme from Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and Manchester Airport. For train times and ticket prices see: www.nationalrail.co.uk.

By taxi or bus

The 10 mile journey from Oxenholme station to Thorns Hall can be made by taxi. Taxis cost approx £20 per journey - less if shared. We will send you a taxi booking form prior to your holiday.

There is a bus service from Oxenholme station to Sedbergh (service 564).  For more information see www.sedbergh.org.uk/travel/bus.html

By air

The nearest airport is at Manchester. If you are arriving at London Heathrow or London Gatwick it is possible, if you have a morning arrival, to reach Thorns Hall in a day. See www.nationalrail.co.uk for details on travelling from these airports by train.

Manchester Airport has its own station with direct trains to Oxenholme. Journey time to Oxenholme is around 1½ hours.

If you are arriving at London Heathrow take the Underground to London Euston station. Direct trains run from here to Oxenholme. Total journey time to Oxenholme is around 4 hours. 

From Gatwick Airport the easiest option is to take a Thameslink train to King’s Cross St Pancras station in central London. From here it is a 10-15 minute walk to London Euston station. Trains run from here to Oxenholme. Total journey time to Oxenholme is around 4 hours. 

By National Express coach

Coaches operate to Kendal. From there you could take a taxi to Thorns Hall. Further information on National Express routes, times and prices is available at http://www.nationalexpress.co.uk. A discount is available for our customers by quoting ref HFHOLTEN.