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St Bees North Head – St Bees Lighthouse loop from Corkickle

Moderate

5.0

(2)

35

hikers

St Bees North Head – St Bees Lighthouse loop from Corkickle

03:38

12.7km

280m

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 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.49 km

View of Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

2

3.72 km

Birkhams Quarry

Highlight • Other

The sandstone from this still existent, working quarry has been were used since the 18th century to built e.g. Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedrale, Furness Abbey, the Liverpool Docks and was also shipped to the United States & Canada.

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3

5.14 km

View of St Bees Head Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

5.59 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 …

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5

6.07 km

Fog Horn

Highlight • Other

6

6.18 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 …

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B

12.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

3.08 km

2.69 km

2.12 km

Surfaces

5.28 km

2.62 km

2.22 km

1.45 km

933 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Friday 15 May

9°C

6°C

92 %

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