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Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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North West England

Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Barrow-in-Furness

01:29

5.66km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

542 m

Furness Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Once second only to Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire in terms of wealth and power, Furness Abbey was a Cistercian monastery of great importance. Today, it is an impressive sandstone ruin …

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587 m

Furness Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded by Stephen, King of England, Furness went on to become England’s second richest Cistercian abbey. Its red sandstone ruins include the tower and recently conserved east end of the …

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730 m

Furness Abbey Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a great view of the Abbey from the road side, so if you're just cycling by then stop and take it in. I'd always recommend heading inside though, to really immerse yourself in the history of the place.

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5.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.54 km

965 m

228 m

181 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

837 m

735 m

228 m

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Friday 9 October

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