Walk stats
- Distance2.4 km · 1.5 mi
- Elevation+51 m
- Duration30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Route typeCircular
- TerrainFarm tracks and grassy paths, gentle rises
- Best seasonSpring to autumn
- DogsWelcome on leads near livestock
About this walk
The Farm Trail is a short and easy circular walk in Cumbria, covering just 2.4 km (1.5 miles) with a modest 51 metres of ascent. At around half an hour of gentle walking, it is well suited to families, casual strollers, and anyone looking to stretch their legs without committing to a longer Lakeland outing.
The route loops through quiet farmland-edge countryside typical of this corner of Cumbria, with field margins, hedgerows, and patches of woodland to enjoy along the way. Underfoot you can expect a mix of farm tracks and grassy paths, with a few gentle rises rather than any sustained climbs.
Close by lies the site of the Basingill Gunpowder Works, an atmospheric reminder of the area's industrial past tucked into the wooded landscape. It makes a natural add-on for anyone wanting to extend the walk and combine an easy ramble with a glimpse of local heritage.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
3 waypoints along the way
- 1
Sedgwick (start and finish)
- Start / finish
Start and finish of this circular route.
- 2
Low Park Wood
- 3
Low Sizergh Barn Café
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Basingill Gunpowder Works
~225 m off the route
Sizergh Castle
~355 m off the route
River Kent
~337 m off the route
Black Earth
~369 m off the route
Sizergh Garden
~312 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).