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North West England

Barrow-In-Furness

Askam And Ireleth

Roanhead Beach – Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve loop from Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Barrow-In-Furness

Askam And Ireleth

Roanhead Beach – Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve loop from Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.5

(2)

7

hikers

Roanhead Beach – Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve loop from Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

02:10

8.47km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 4.97 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

55 m

View of the Lake District from Roanhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ride down here for a chillout and stunning views to the Lake District

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2

162 m

Roanhead Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sandy beach that's an important nature reserve, home to a variety of insects and numerous rare plants.

Strong currents however make it unsafe to swim.

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3

5.05 km

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Containing nearly 600 species of flora, Sandscale Haws' system of sand dunes is a botanist's dream. Amphibian enthusiasts are also well served here, with 15% of Britain's natterjack toads found …

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B

8.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

2.44 km

927 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

1.68 km

927 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 28 October

14°C

11°C

33 %

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