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Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Roose

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Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Roose

Moderate

4.0

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Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Roose

03:47

14.8km

60m

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: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.74 km

View of Barrow-in-Furness Docks

Highlight • Other

6.31 km

View of Piel Castle from Roa Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Piel Island can be found just beyond Roa Island in Morecambe Bay. It's around 20,000 hectares (50 acres) in size, and you can get there using a ferry from here. At low tide you could also take a guided walk over to Piel Island (note - it's unsafe to do so without a guide with local knowledge as the sands can be very dangerous).

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7.01 km

Barrow Lifeboat Station

Highlight • Structure

7.16 km

Roa Island

Highlight • Beach

Tethered to the mainland in 1847 by the building of a causeway, Roa Island still maintains its island feel and has around 100 permanent inhabitants. The cafe makes for a great lunch spot during an amble along the coast. From here you can catch a ferry to Piel Island, with its spectacular castle ruins.

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11.0 km

Roosecote Sands

Highlight • Natural

A marvellous place for birdwatching thanks to the number of rock protrusions, making for excellent roosting sites. Along with nearby area Walney Nature Reserve and Cavendish Dock, this is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The vibrant wildlife and geology of the mudflats, saltmarshes, lagoons and shingle make it a dynamic place to walk alongside. For your own safety and the preservation of the habitats, stick to the paths and roads at all times.

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12.0 km

Old Line Walk

Highlight • Trail

14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

2.14 km

2.01 km

689 m

683 m

658 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.87 km

1.44 km

1.26 km

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Roose

Old Line Walk

View of Barrow-in-Furness Docks