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North West England

Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Roose

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Roose

Moderate

3.0

(1)

39

hikers

Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Roose

03:35

14.0km

40m

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: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.12 km

Old Line Walk

Highlight • Trail

2

3.80 km

Old Line Walk

Highlight • Natural

3

3.85 km

View of Barrow-in-Furness Docks

Highlight • Other

4

6.38 km

Rusted Boat on the Shore

Highlight • Structure

5

6.96 km

View of Piel Castle from Roa Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Piel Island can be found just beyond Roa Island in Morecambe Bay. It's around 20,000 hectares (50 acres) in size, and you can get there using a ferry from here. …

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6

7.08 km

Barrow Lifeboat Station

Highlight • Structure

7

7.23 km

Roa Island

Highlight • Beach

Tethered to the mainland in 1847 by the building of a causeway, Roa Island still maintains its island feel and has around 100 permanent inhabitants. The cafe makes for a …

Tip by

8

11.1 km

Roosecote Sands

Highlight • Natural

A marvellous place for birdwatching thanks to the number of rock protrusions, making for excellent roosting sites. Along with nearby area Walney Nature Reserve and Cavendish Dock, this is a …

Tip by

B

14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

2.04 km

1.94 km

1.76 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

2.63 km

851 m

227 m

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