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Gleaston Castle & Ulverston loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria

Gleaston Castle & Ulverston loop from Barrow-in-Furness

Intermediate

5.0

(3)

21

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Gleaston Castle & Ulverston loop from Barrow-in-Furness

02:43

44.0km

360m

Intermediate 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: June 5, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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17.0 km

Ulverston and Hoad Monument

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A lovely market town on the Furness Peninsula, Ulverston is made up of quaint cobbled streets and historical buildings. The small town has plenty of things to see and do. …

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2

23.0 km

Birkrigg Stone Circle

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Birkrigg is a beautiful area of limestone landscapes in Cumbria. Its highest point stands at 446 feet (136 m) and offers spectacular views over the surrounding region and coast.

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3

28.0 km

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins

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Built in the 14th century for John Harrington, Gleaston Castle passed through the hands of various affluent families throughout its history. Eventually, the castle lay disused and fell into disrepair. …

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4

28.3 km

Dusty Miller’s

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Beside the water Mill, with a bike rack opposite, on the Bay Cycle Way. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am. Excellent food and drinks.

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5

36.8 km

Rampside Leading Light (The Needle)

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Rampside Lighthouse is an unusual feature on Rampside seafront. Also known as The Needle, the lighthouse is one of the only surviving of its kind left today. It was built …

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44.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

5.29 km

4.58 km

3.42 km

344 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

17.5 km

809 m

344 m

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