Whitbarrow Scar – Brigsteer Causeway loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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Witherslack, Meathop And Ulpha

Whitbarrow Scar – Brigsteer Causeway loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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Whitbarrow Scar – Brigsteer Causeway loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

01:45

25.5km

300m

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 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

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3.41 km

Whitbarrow Scar

Highlight • Natural Monument

A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve, Whitbarrow Scar is a stunning hill known for its incredible limestone. Its grassy slopes are covered in woodland and …

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4.01 km

Greendale Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Entering the woods. Quite a bit or recent forestry work has opened up the view. ground conditions can be difficult if wet.

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4.72 km

Bay Cycleway (NCN 700) – Cold Dark North Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great traffic-free link that avoids the busy A590. It's a lovely smooth surface with great views and is part of the Bay Cycleway (NCN 700).

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6.51 km

Road Beneath Whitbarrow Scar

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet section of road that runs parallel to the impressive cragface of the scar

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8.84 km

Brigsteer Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Miles of beautiful, flat, open and traffic-free roads in in the Lyth Valley.

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11.2 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn, Brigsteer

Highlight • Pub

It's great when you stumble across such a good local pub that's really welcoming to cyclists. Great food, nice atmosphere and stunning surroundings.

It's also a cute B&B so you …

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