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North West England

Fairy Steps – Milnthorpe Bridge loop from Beetham

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Fairy Steps – Milnthorpe Bridge loop from Beetham

Moderate

4.5

(13)

86

hikers

Fairy Steps – Milnthorpe Bridge loop from Beetham

02:21

8.34km

170m

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: April 17, 2026

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Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

60 m

The Beetham Post Office Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great café upstairs and shop downstairs both run by Huw and Lorraine. Fantastic food, cakes, coffees, teas. You will need to book if you are more than a pair at …

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2

1.59 km

Fairy Steps

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Fairy Steps are shrouded in numerous legends, with one prevalent tale suggesting that if you manage to ascend or descend the steps without making contact with the sides, the …

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3

3.62 km

View of the Kent Estuary from Haverbrack Bank

Highlight • Natural Monument

Well worth the climb up for the amazing views

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4

5.62 km

River Bela

Highlight • River

Meandering through the countryside, the River Bela with its source near Holme is approximately 11 miles long and ends at Morecambe bay. Whether crossing one of the bridges or running …

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5

5.85 km

Dallam Tower Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

Dallam Tower is a grade I listed country house built around 1720-23.

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6

5.94 km

Milnthorpe Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the River Bela leading to Milnthorpe

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7

6.32 km

River Bela in Dallam Tower Park

Highlight • River

River Bela is a great place for a picnic

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8.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

1.73 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

4.90 km

1.13 km

1.10 km

617 m

318 m

273 m

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