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North West England

Ulverston and Hoad Monument – View of Gleaston Castle Ruins loop from Roose

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Ulverston and Hoad Monument – View of Gleaston Castle Ruins loop from Roose

Moderate

20

riders

Ulverston and Hoad Monument – View of Gleaston Castle Ruins loop from Roose

02:06

32.3km

300m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.9 km for 255 m

After 19.8 km for 201 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.93 km

Ruins

Ruins

2

14.9 km

Ulverston and Hoad Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

19.9 km

Chill & Grill Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

What a great little cafe! We ate outside on benches part way through our Cumbria Coastal Way walk.

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21.1 km

Wellhouse Wood

Forest

5

26.7 km

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6

27.1 km

Dusty Miller’s

Highlight • Rest Area

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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7

27.1 km

Gleaston Water Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe and a blast back in time at the water mill

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B

32.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

4.81 km

1.48 km

768 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

8.29 km

194 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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7°C

25 %

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