Stage 5 of the Dales Way covers 26.7 km from Sedbergh to Burneside, with 293 m of ascent and 346 m of descent. The highest point is 223 m. Allow about 8 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Farm B&B directly on the trail in the Lune valley, 7 km after Sedbergh, with one double and one twin, a self-catering cottage for four and camping pitches. Evening meal and lifts to Sedbergh by arrangement.
Three heated glamping pods for up to three people each on a farm about 1 km from the trail in the Lune valley. Breakfast, evening meals and packed lunches available.
Homestay B&B with two en-suite doubles at Davy Bank, Lowgill, close to the trail about 11 km after Sedbergh. Evening meal and packed lunch by arrangement.
Two double rooms in a barn at Whinfell, about 1.5 km from the trail; collection from the route may be possible. Breakfast and evening meal by pre-order.
Lakeland farmhouse B&B with two doubles, about 1 km from the trail north-east of Burneside; pick-up from the trail and evening meals by arrangement.
Room-only lodge at Carus Green golf club on Burneside Road, about 1 km from the trail, with a bar and restaurant on site.
B&B in a listed former station-master's house near Kendal station with one twin and one double. Kendal is 3 km from Burneside by train, bus or taxi.
Hostel in Kendal town centre with dorms and private rooms, a self-catering kitchen and drying room; 10 minutes by bus or train from Burneside.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (the Dales Way Association or OpenStreetMap) but could not be confirmed on their own website. Buckden, Cowgill and Burneside have only a few rooms, there is no shop between Buckden and Dent, and some small places close in winter: book ahead, especially from May to September.
Emergency: call 999 or 112 and ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue. Non-urgent medical help: 111. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.