Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Broughton in Furness

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Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Broughton in Furness

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Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Broughton in Furness

03:33

12.0km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

150 m

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

Highlight • Structure

You know you've made it when you see this sign!

Tip by

366 m

Duddon Iron Furnace

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most impressive examples of a charcoal fired blast furnace in Britain, the Duddon Iron Furnace hints at the regions former industrial glory. Established in 1736, the pig …

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1.06 km

Stanley Wood

Forest

6.90 km

Swinside Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swinside Stone Circle is one of the most important ancient monuments in Cumbria and comprises 55 stones. Although the circle is located on private ground, it can easily be viewed …

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8.45 km

Far Barnett's Plantation

Forest

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

1.53 km

743 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.74 km

2.65 km

1.42 km

1.27 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

10°C

89 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 14, 2022,The Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle Loop from Broughton in Furness

Jan 2022. The first & least section of this walk through the forest are challenging due to the amount of trees down following a large storm. It is possible, but involves a bit of a detour and a bit of climbing & scrambling through the debris. I can't imagine it will be cleared very quickly.