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Dent is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It lies in Dentdale, a narrow valley on the western slopes of the Pennines within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 4 miles (6 km) south east of Sedbergh and 8 miles (13 km) north east of Kirkby Lonsdale.
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Walking through the cobbled streets of Dent - still known by its old name of Dent Town - you will find an art gallery, blacksmith's shop and a memorial fountain to its most famous son, geologist Professor Adam Sedgwick, 1785-1874. Sedgwick was the Woodwardian Professor of Geology at Cambridge University and one of the great founding fathers of the ...
Village cafés like Stone Close with its original cast iron range, offer a mouthwatering choice of home-baked goodies, while the town's two pubs both offer a warm welcome and excellent casked ales. The George and Dragon is tap house for Dent Brewery and winner of several CAMRA awards for their cider and perry. The Sun Inn prides itself on its no fri...
Accommodation is available to suit every pocket from a large campsite through to hidden-away cottages making Dentdale a good base to explore surrounding hills and towns. The locally-run Dentdale website lists most of the places to stay in the area.
The Dales Way runs close to the village down the valley to Sedbergh. Other walks from the village include the route up Flintergill behind Dent to the former Occupation Road, where you gain great views across the valley. Pick up a leaflet about Flintergill Outrake Nature Trail in local shops. For the serious walker, there is an unusual ascent of Whe...
Limited bus services connect Dent with Sedbergh, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen and Hawes on alternating days. Connections with train services on the Settle-Carlisle line are possible. Please note that Dent Railway Station on the Settle-Carlisle line, and the highest in England, is approximately 5 miles from Dent village itself and the last mile is steeply...
If your looking for a nice relaxing day, then a visit to Dent village is a must! Set in stunning countryside and farmland, with some shops and cafes and a couple of oldy worldy pubs. Many walks start from Dent, up high on hill or riverside walking.
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The village is nestled between the Howgill Fells and the rugged Pennines and is a perfect place to unwind. With its delightful cobbled streets and historical architecture Dent is a real chocolate box village.
Nestling in the heart of Dentdale a few miles from the market town of Sedbergh, Dent is renowned as one of the quaintest and prettiest villages in the Yorkshire Dales. Situated in idyllic countryside within easy reach of the Lake District and the West Coast, Dent provides the perfect holiday base.
If your looking for a nice relaxing day, then a visit to Dent village is a must! Set in stunning countryside and farmland, with some shops and cafes and a couple of oldy worldy pubs. Many walks start from Dent, up high on hill or riverside walking.
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Dent is the highest railway station in England, at over 1100 feet above sea level, on the famous Carlisle to Settle Railway. The line crosses the huge viaducts at Arten Gill and Dent Head, built of massive blocks of Dent ‘marble’, from the now-disused quarries nearby, before going through the Blea Moor tunnel to Ribblehead viaduct.
