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Witherslack, Meathop And Ulpha

Whitbarrow Scar – View of Morecambe Bay loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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North West England

Witherslack, Meathop And Ulpha

Whitbarrow Scar – View of Morecambe Bay loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

Moderate

4.3

(3)

35

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Whitbarrow Scar – View of Morecambe Bay loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

02:14

7.38km

250m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

314 m

Bus Services to Grange-over-Sands and Kendal

Highlight • Rest Area

Great bus service X6 into Grange Over Sands, Kendle etc

Tip by

2

1.04 km

Buckhouse Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice little trail; there soon follows a short, fast descent which take you eventually to Beck Head, home of the Hiker's Rest self-service cafe.

Tip by

3

1.79 km

Whitbarrow Scar

Highlight • Natural Monument

A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve, Whitbarrow Scar is a stunning hill known for its incredible limestone. Its grassy slopes are covered in woodland and …

Tip by

4

4.62 km

Regenerating Woodland in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

Great natural woodland regeneration with hundreds of new, selfdispersed trees. There are also grazing cattle who help disturb the ground so that new saplings can emerge.

Tip by

5

5.62 km

View of Morecambe Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views towards Morecambe Bay, you can see Blackpool Tower and Heysham Power Station on a clear day, just don't get too drawn into the view because there's a cliff not too far away!

Tip by

6

5.88 km

Bench With a View of Morecambe Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view of Morcambe Bay nice play to sit on an evening or for a break

Tip by

B

7.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

1.15 km

1.04 km

190 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

1.95 km

1.19 km

1.07 km

335 m

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