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Urswick Tarn – View of Gleaston Castle Ruins loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Urswick Tarn – View of Gleaston Castle Ruins loop from Barrow-in-Furness

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Urswick Tarn – View of Gleaston Castle Ruins loop from Barrow-in-Furness

02:31

44.9km

330m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 37.5 km for 39 m

After 39.0 km for 55 m

After 42.6 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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362 m

Barrow-in-Furness War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Barrow Park Cenotaph is the main war memorial in Barrow-in-Furness. Located in Barrow Park, the structure is grade-II listed. It was constructed from Portland limestoneIt in 1919 in commemoration …

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7.76 km

Beach at Low Tide

Highlight • Beach

9.00 km

Coast Road Walkway

Highlight • Trail

Coastroad walk way perfect for dogs

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23.4 km

Urswick Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A pretty tarn in Urswick, Urswick Tarn is a popular spot among locals, especially anglers. The tarn is surrounded by limestone rocks dating back over 300 million years. Because of …

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27.0 km

Mere Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A small rest point between Scales and Gleaston Water Mill. A nice view of a tarn and a bench to sit on.

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27.8 km

Gleaston Castle

Highlight • Castle

27.9 km

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 14th century for John Harrington, Gleaston Castle passed through the hands of various affluent families throughout its history. Eventually, the castle lay disused and fell into disrepair. …

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28.3 km

Gleaston Water Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe and a blast back in time at the water mill

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44.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

16.0 km

7.41 km

4.41 km

351 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

16.4 km

520 m

213 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Urswick Tarn – View of Gleaston Castle Ruins loop from Barrow-in-Furness

Barrow-in-Furness War Memorial

Beach at Low Tide

Coast Road Walkway

Urswick Tarn

Mere Tarn

Gleaston Castle

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins

Gleaston Water Mill

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