Forest Path in St Bees – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Nethertown

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Forest Path in St Bees – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Nethertown

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Forest Path in St Bees – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Nethertown

01:54

31.2km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Egremont Castle Ruins and War Memorial

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Whitehaven to Rowrah Cycle Path

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Forest Path in St Bees

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Whitehaven Harbour

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In 17th-century England, only Bristol and London were busier ports than Whitehaven and it continued to be an important coal port well into the 20th century. Today Cumbria's largest coastal …

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Whitehaven Harbour and Lighthouses

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Built on the Irish Sea coastline, Whitehaven was once a centre for shipping and mining industries. Despite its industrial heritage, the town has preserved its charm and stunning shoreline. Its …

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