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Hawes Water Bridleway – Arnside Railway Viaduct loop from Bolton-le-Sands

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Hawes Water Bridleway – Arnside Railway Viaduct loop from Bolton-le-Sands

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Hawes Water Bridleway – Arnside Railway Viaduct loop from Bolton-le-Sands

02:41

44.8km

240m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.3 km for 208 m

After 17.1 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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262 m

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Lancaster Canal towpath (NCN 6) is a flat, lock-free route ideal for walking, cycling and spotting wildlife. Highlights include the impressive Lune Aqueduct, charming canalside pubs like the Waterwitch and frequent sightings of herons, swans, and even otters.

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7.12 km

Archaeological Site

9.91 km

Myer's Allotments

Nature Reserve

12.0 km

Hawes Water Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice fast permissive bridleway

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12.4 km

Hawes Water (Gait Barrows Nature Reserve)

Highlight • Trail

Hawes water, positioned as the easternmost lake within the Lake District, serves a crucial role as a reservoir.

In 1940, the eastern side of the lake was dammed, resulting in …

Tip by

12.7 km

Gravel Trails to Hawes Water

Highlight • Natural

Good gravel trails

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12.9 km

Descent Into Gait Barrows

Highlight • Forest

Lovely descent in beautiful surroundings

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17.1 km

View of Arnside Viaduct and the Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Located on the edge of the estuary where the River Kent flows into Morecambe Bay, Arnside is a lovely town with a beautiful shoreline. It's a great place to tuck …

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17.3 km

Arnside Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

From the Promenade in Arnside, stop to admire the Arnside Viaduct, a 51-span marvel, carrying the Carnforth and Whitehaven Line over the estuary of the River Kent. It's 477 metre …

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30.6 km

Mill Pond

Lake

35.1 km

Nineteen Acre Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always love climbing this very short steep stabby climb from the A6 as the views to Yealand beyond are always rewarding

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44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

8.83 km

4.24 km

3.38 km

710 m

409 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

2.50 km

1.22 km

545 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

16°C

24 %

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Hawes Water Bridleway – Arnside Railway Viaduct loop from Bolton-le-Sands

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Hawes Water Bridleway

Hawes Water (Gait Barrows Nature Reserve)

Gravel Trails to Hawes Water

Descent Into Gait Barrows

View of Arnside Viaduct and the Estuary

Arnside Railway Viaduct

Nineteen Acre Lane

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