St Bega Statue – King Pit Memorial loop from St Bees

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St Bega Statue – King Pit Memorial loop from St Bees

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St Bega Statue – King Pit Memorial loop from St Bees

01:10

17.0km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.17 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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111 m

St Bega Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Bega was the daughter of an Irish chieftain who fled to England to escape being married to a Norse prince. She landed in St Bees and lived as a hermit. She then journeyed to Northumbria, possibly via Bassenthwaite Lake where St Bega's church can be found.

Two long-distance trails between St Bees and Bassenthwaite Lake, St Bega's Way and St Bega's Way Back, pay homage to her journey. The former starts at the nearby priory and the latter ends there.

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350 m

St Bees School

Highlight • Historical Site

St Bees School offers education and boarding for ages 11-18 (co-educational since 1978).
Over 400 years of noble heritage as one of England’s oldest schools and some famous alumni such as Rowan Atkinson and Stuart Lancaster tell something about the unique past of this independent school. To prepare their current and future students for an international career describes its mission.

More info can be found on their website: stbeesschool.co.uk

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7.73 km

King Pit Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A small stone cairn close to the Haig Colliery. The plaque reads 'This shaft was sunk in 1750 by Carlisle Spedding the mining agent for the Lowther Family. The 1793 it had reached a depth of 160 fathoms which at that time made it the deepest pit in the world'. 160 fathoms is approximately 960 feet or 295 metres.

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8.18 km

The Candlestick Chimney, Whitehaven

Highlight • Monument

The Candlestick is the name given to the old chimney of Wellington Pit. It was built in 1850 as a ventilation shaft. The structure towers above Whitehaven harbour and visitors can walk around it on all sides.

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8.92 km

Whitehaven Harbour and Lighthouses

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 pretty harbour, built in 1624, and its 18th-century lighthouse were once vital for the town's traders. Today, they make great places to visit to learn more about Whitehaven's history.

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9.99 km

Panoramic View of Whitehaven Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint can be found near 'The Candlestick' (see highlight komoot.com/highlight/4262277), only a stone's throw up the hill. It offers a fantastic panorama of the coast around Whitehaven, its harbour and lighthouses as well as of The Candlestick

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16.9 km