I did this walk in September last year. It took me 3 days, so its quite good for a long weekend, but you could do it quicker, or even a bit slower. The distances I covered were: Sedbergh - Newbiggin 14 miles , Newbiggin - Tebay 13 miles, Tebay - Sedbergh 12 miles..
I think this would be quite a good introduction to multi-day walking for anybody considering doing an LDP but doesnt have much experience of doing such things.
Basically, the route starts at Sedbergh, takes the bridleway above the River Rawthey to Cautley - visits the magic pool (!) - then over more bridleways and abit of moorland to Ravenstonedale (possible overnight) - then field paths to Newbiggin on Lune.
THe second day I walked the limestone scarp between Newbiggin and Orton, mostly shadowing and sometimes following the CtoC route, but visiting Nettle Hill on the way (very fine set of nettles there by the way) - then more field paths and lanes to Tebay.
The third day was basically down the Lune Gorge to Crook o'Lune then the Dalesway for a bit, then a path along the intakes back to Sedbergh.
I used B&Bs at Newbiggin and Tebay, there's also hotels/pubs at Sedbergh, Ravenstonedale, Orton, and Tebay, plus a transport cafe at Tebay and you could wild camp at various points.
If anybody wants a proper write-up with pics and maps (free by the way) - just send me a pm.
A couple of pics below.....
By the way, the walk doesnt have a name - any ideas - or is it best without one?...