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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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North West England

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Barrow-in-Furness

04:28

17.1km

120m

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 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

5.95 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

6.13 km

Old Sailboat

Highlight • Structure

Small weekend house settlement with views of Barrow-In-Furness and the offshore wind turbines.

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3

6.21 km

Lowsy Point Huts

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a semi-'off grid' community of huts, shacks and chalets and none of them are the same. I walked through just after sunrise when walking the coast Cumbria and it was so peaceful.

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4

11.4 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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5

11.6 km

View of the Lake District from Roanhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

5.25 km

3.60 km

1.99 km

510 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

5.27 km

4.58 km

1.40 km

111 m

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