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Askam And Ireleth

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Askam

Moderate

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Askam

03:41

14.3km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.97 km

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Containing nearly 600 species of flora, Sandscale Haws' system of sand dunes is a botanist's dream. Amphibian enthusiasts are also well served here, with 15% of Britain's natterjack toads found …

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2

10.9 km

Roanhead Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sandy beach that's an important nature reserve, home to a variety of insects and numerous rare plants.

Strong currents however make it unsafe to swim.

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3

11.0 km

Ride down here for a chillout and stunning views to the Lake District

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11.3 km

Beach

Beach

5

12.7 km

Askham Beach

Highlight • Beach

B

14.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

5.64 km

876 m

667 m

165 m

Surfaces

9.13 km

3.57 km

1.34 km

196 m

108 m

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