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Sir John Barrow Monument – Ulverston loop from Ulverston

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Sir John Barrow Monument – Ulverston loop from Ulverston

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Sir John Barrow Monument – Ulverston loop from Ulverston

02:09

7.77km

120m

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: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Sir John Barrow Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sir John Barrow Monument is a 30 metre tower at the top of the 133 metre Hoad Hill, at Ulverston. It commemorates Sir John Barrow (1764-1848), who was born …

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3.92 km

Out Rake Plantation

Forest

5.32 km

Flowering Wild Garlic by the Path

Highlight • Natural

5.56 km

Start of the Cumbria Way at The Gill

Highlight • Rest Area

A few meters from this bench with a sign pointing to the start of the path and an information board, there is also a metal statue at the car park …

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5.60 km

Cumbria Way start (Ulverston)

Highlight • Trail

Welcome to the start of the Cumbria Way in Ulverston (or the end if you're walking southbound of course!)

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5.99 km

Ulverston town centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A former iron ore port, today Ulverston is an attractive market town. Famously the birthplace of Stan Laurel, fans will be delighted by the Laurel and Hardy Museum. The centre …

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6.14 km

Ulverston

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant town, lovely cafes, pubs, accommodation, lots of independent shops including ace bike shop Ride Bikes. Sells parts, clothes, accessories, workshop.

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7.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

2.14 km

802 m

790 m

103 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

1.64 km

1.09 km

628 m

392 m

153 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Sir John Barrow Monument – Ulverston loop from Ulverston

Sir John Barrow Monument

Flowering Wild Garlic by the Path

Start of the Cumbria Way at The Gill

Cumbria Way start (Ulverston)

Ulverston town centre

Ulverston

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