Once second only to Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire in terms of wealth and power, Furness Abbey was a Cistercian monastery of great importance. Today, it is an impressive sandstone ruin …

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1. Furness Abbey Ruins loop from Hawcoat

5.90km

01:33

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bow Bridge – Furness Abbey Ruins loop from Newbarns

8.94km

02:20

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Furness Abbey Ruins – Bow Bridge loop from Barrow-in-Furness

13.9km

03:37

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Furness Abbey Ruins

1. Furness Abbey Ruins loop from Hawcoat

2. Bow Bridge – Furness Abbey Ruins loop from Newbarns

3. Furness Abbey Ruins – Bow Bridge loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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