How to reach Garsdale in the Yorkshire Dales
Easily accessible by road and rail
The Old Cart House and Roger Pot are in a very rural location in the Yorkshire Dales but easily accessible by road and rail.
From the M6
Sat nav postcode: LA10 5PQ for The Old Cart House and Roger Pot.
Driving time from Manchester: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Take junction 37 towards Sedbergh (5 miles). Through Sedbergh town centre following signs for Kirkby Stephen. 500 metres out of Sedbergh take a right (A684) towards Garsdale/Hawes. 5.5 miles and we're on the right, about 300 yards east of St John the Baptist Church.
Take the Leeming interchange to the A684 to Bedale following for Leyburn, Aysgarth, Hawes to Garsdale. You will see a sign welcoming you to Garsdale, approximately half a mile on the left side. Opposite the river is The Old Cart House. Roger Pot is a little further, after the village hall and just after the bridge on the right side is the entrance to the lane leading to Roger Pot.
Travelling to Garsdale from the Sedbergh direction you will pass Blades Farm on your left, which has a small certified campsite. A little further on you will see the Garsdale village sign by the bridge. The lane to Roger Pot is here, through the gate. To continue to The Old Cart House, pass over the bridge and along past the village hall. You will then go around a sharp bend with a farm on the right hand side, pass the church, the letter box and there is a row of houses on the right side of the road, opposite the river, and The Old Cart House is there.
Travelling to Garsdale from the Hawes direction, pass under the railway viaduct and you will see a sign for Garsdale Parish. Drive a further 3 miles and you will pass the stone plinth with 'Welcome to Garsdale'. Drive past a farm called East Little Town on your left and follow the road passing Dandra Garth on your left with the river on your right. You will then approach the area known locally as 'the street'. The Police House is the first house and a few houses later you will reach Rose Cottage and The Old Cart House. To travel to Roger Pot follow the road further past the church and the sharp bend, passing the village hall and immediately over the bridge is a track to the right which will lead through the gate and up to Roger Pot. The farm track to Roger Pot is narrow so care does need to be taken.
On the Settle-Carlisle railway
The Settle-Carlisle Railway arrives at Garsdale Station. There is no public transport from the station into Garsdale and Sedbergh, but the Little White Bus service does run to Hawes.
Normally there are no taxis in Garsdale. The nearest taxi service may be in Hawes but guests are advised to check in advance.
EV Charging - The Old Cart House has an EV charger. Guests should discuss their needs with the owners.
As the closest shops are about 6 miles away in Sedbergh, we would suggest bringing groceries for the first day or two. A welcome basket is provided for guests with some regional produce.
Please contact via our mobile numbers if you have any difficulties and we will assist as we can.