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Sandbed is situated at Fell End, about three miles from Ravenstondale, a peaceful and unspoilt village in the upper Eden valley in Cumbria. It lies between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks. Although quiet and secluded Fell End is easily accessed from the M6 and from the A1.
From
the M6
Exit the M6 at junction 38 (Tebay). Follow the A685 east towards
Kirkby Stephen. After about 6 miles, shortly after passing through
Newbiggin-on-Lune, Ravenstonedale is signposted to the right. Take
this turn. Continue through the village to the Fat Lamb Inn (signposted,
2 miles). Turn right at the Fat Lamb Inn. Sandbed is approximately
one mile one the right.
From
the A1
Take the A66 west from Scotch corner to Brough. Turn south at Brough
on the A685. Follow the A685 through Kirkby Stephen. About 2miles
past Kirkby Stephen there is a road to the left signposted Sedbergh
and the Fat Lamb Nature Reserve. Take this road. After approximately
3miles the The Fat Lamb Inn is situated on the right. Continue past
the Fat Lamb. Sandbed is a further one mile on the right.