The Sir John Barrow Monument is a 30 metre tower at the top of the 133 metre Hoad Hill, at Ulverston. It commemorates Sir John Barrow (1764-1848), who was born in Ulverston and was a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society. He travelled to China and South Africa as a diplomat and held the post of Second Secretary to the Admiralty from 1804 until 1845. The monument is not a lighthouse: it has never had a functional light.

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Known as Hoad (or Hoad Monument) locally.

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July 21, 2023

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Great little monument to walk up to. Great views from the top and easily accessible.

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1. Start of the Cumbria Way – Ulverston town centre loop from Ulverston

5.28km

01:29

100m

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

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2. Sir John Barrow Monument – Foot of Ulverston Canal loop from Ulverston

11.3km

03:02

130m

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

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3. Foot of Ulverston Canal – Sir John Barrow Monument loop from Ulverston

7.83km

02:10

120m

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

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Ulverston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Sir John Barrow Monument

1. Start of the Cumbria Way – Ulverston town centre loop from Ulverston

2. Sir John Barrow Monument – Foot of Ulverston Canal loop from Ulverston

3. Foot of Ulverston Canal – Sir John Barrow Monument loop from Ulverston

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