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Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Roose

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North West England

Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Roose

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Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Roose

02:02

33.8km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.7 km for 87 m

After 27.2 km for 253 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.43 km

BAE Systems Shipyard

Highlight • Structure

The Barrow Shipbuilding Company was founded in 1871 by James Ramsden. Which soon added submarine building its portfolio, and has had a storied history ever since.

Becoming BAE Systems Submarine …

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2

12.7 km

View of Roa Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view here is sumblime. Looking across the Walney Channel, you can enjoy a stunning view of Piel Castle. You can't access the castle from here, but you can take …

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3

20.1 km

Jubilee Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Also known as Walney Bridge, Jubilee Bridge, is a bascule bridge that spans Walney Channel, linking Barrow Island to Walney Island.

Completed in 1908, the bridge now carries the A590 …

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4

20.7 km

Views over the Walney Channel

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, you'll be granted wonderful across the Walney Channel and of Jubilee (Walney) Bridge.

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29.2 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

6

29.8 km

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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7

29.8 km

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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8

30.0 km

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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9

31.4 km

View of Barrow and Ulverston

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

barrow _ ulverston

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B

33.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

10.2 km

4.07 km

2.05 km

600 m

208 m

155 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

4.82 km

817 m

190 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

11°C

68 %

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