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St Bees Headland & Lighthouse loop

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St Bees Headland & Lighthouse loop

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St Bees Headland & Lighthouse loop

03:47

14.0km

190m

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 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.99 km

St Bees South Head

Highlight • Beach

St Bees North and South Head (collectively referred to as St Bees Head) make up the most westerly point of northern England and rise some 295 (90 m) feet from the sea.

The South Head, often known as Tomlin, is not as dramatic as its sibling, but it is still a fine viewpoint in its own right. It is the first landmark of note on Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.

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5.30 km

St Bees Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

High on the cliffs at North Head is the magnificent St Bees Lighthouse, a fine example of a lighthouse with superb views. The current incarnation was built in 1822 to guide ships sailing between the ports of Wales and the Solway Firth.

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5.88 km

St Bees North Head

Highlight • Climb

St Bees North Head is the highest point on the north west coast of England, rising to 295 feet (90 m) above sea level. From its clifftop paths are huge views west to the sea and east to the fells of Lakeland. It is part of the only western stretch of Heritage Coast between Wales and Scotland.

Birdlife is abundant, with many nesting species. A lighthouse stands proud on the headland, whilst the cliffs also host rock climbers, with many bolted routes.

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

4.03 km

2.34 km

2.19 km

954 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

4.73 km

2.31 km

1.51 km

332 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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St Bees Headland & Lighthouse loop

St Bees South Head

St Bees Lighthouse

St Bees North Head

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