Land At High Lathea, Dent, Cumbria

To be sold by Public Auction at Sedbergh People’s Hall, Howgill Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5TA on Wednesday 16th September 2026 from 2.45pm An excellent opportunity to purchase a sizeable block of sound grazing and amenity land
located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.



Extending in total to circa 92.34 acres (37.37 hectares)

Guide Range – £140,000 - £150,000

Description
Extending to approximately 92.34 acres (37.37 hectares) [Edged Red on the Sale Plan]

The land extends to two parcels of sound grazing and allotment land. The land is undulating and flat in areas. There are natural water supplies running through the land.

The boundaries consist of dry-stone walls and post and wire fencing, all of which appear to be in reasonable order and sold as seen. Prospective buyers should inspect and undertake required due diligence prior to auction as the property is sold as seen.

The land can be accessed for agricultural purposes via two access tracks shown orange and purple on the sale plan attached. The buyer being responsible proportionally for the ongoing upkeep of these tracks.

Directions
Heading south out of Sedbergh following the signs for Dent & Dentdale, stay on the Loftus Hill road for approximately 1 mile. Slight right over the bridge and stay on Moser Hill Brow for circa 3 miles turn right over Barth Bridge and turn right onto Brackensgill Lane heading into Gawthrop, after 5 miles turn left over the stone bridge following signs for Barbon and Kirkby Lonsdale, stay on Stone Rigg Outrake for approximately 5 miles arriving at a gateway entrance on your left, follow the track along to a second gated entrance and the land is on your right.

What3Words: patching.over.hunches
Grid Reference: SD

Location
The land at High Lathe is situated approximately four miles away from the village of Dent and situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The market town of Sedbergh lies circa 10 miles north of the land. It is accessible via two hardcore access tracks shown on the plan edged in orange and purple

Auction General
General Information and Stipulations
The following Stipulations where applicable shall be deemed as Special Conditions of Sale. In the event of any variance between the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale then the latter will prevail. Purchasers will also be deemed to have had full notice of the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale and the same will not be read out at the time of sale. The Special Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the Auctioneer’s Offices and also the offices of the Seller’s Solicitors FOURTEEN days prior to the sale.

N.B Prospective purchasers are requested to contact the Seller’s Solicitors to discuss legal matters pertinent to the Sale Contract and documentation.
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Solicitors
McGarry Solicitors, 54 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AB Tel No: .

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion. The date fixed for completion is Friday 16th October 2026 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale as described in these particulars of sale and reserve the right to amend or withdraw prior to auction. It is therefore recommended that interested parties express their interest prior to auction.

Water Supplies
Natural water supplies

Planning Authority
Yorkshire Dales National Park. Tel No: .

Mines and Minerals
Included, insofar as we are aware.

Sporting Rights
Included, insofar as we are aware.

Environmental Schemes
The land is understood to be free from any environmental scheme.

Wayleave and Easements
The sale is subject to all existing rights of way, drainage, light air support and other easements whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Boundaries
The responsibility of the boundary fences are indicated with ‘T’ marks on the sale plan where known and are from the information provided by the sellers and are believed to be correct.

Sale Plan
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017
We are required by legislation to undertake checks on any potential purchaser prior to accepting their bid. Any interested party should either call into our Kendal Office with photographic ID, i.e., passport/driving licence and proof of address i.e., Council Tax/utility bill for copying prior to the auction or present copies at the Auctioneer’s desk prior to the commencement of the sale.

Payment of Deposit and Completion
A 10% deposit is payable by the successful purchaser and must be paid by BACS or cheque only. The balance of funds shall be due on completion being Friday 16th October or earlier by mutual agreement.

Viewings
The land may be inspected at any reasonable time by prospective buyers on foot, provided a digital or hard copy of these particulars are in possession.