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St Bees Lighthouse – St Bees North Head loop from St. Bees Lighthouse

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St Bees Lighthouse – St Bees North Head loop from St. Bees Lighthouse

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St Bees Lighthouse – St Bees North Head loop from St. Bees Lighthouse

01:25

4.95km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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766 m

St Bees Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

High on the cliffs at North Head is the magnificent St Bees Lighthouse, a fine example of a lighthouse with superb views. The current incarnation was built in 1822 to …

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873 m

St Bees North Head

Highlight • Climb

St Bees North Head is the highest point on the north west coast of England, rising to 295 feet (90 m) above sea level. From its clifftop paths are huge …

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1.81 km

The sandstone from this still existent, working quarry has been were used since the 18th century to built e.g. Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedrale, Furness Abbey, the Liverpool Docks and was also shipped to the United States & Canada.

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4.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

1.44 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.54 km

870 m

614 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

17°C

14°C

51 %

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St Bees Lighthouse – St Bees North Head loop from St. Bees Lighthouse

St Bees Lighthouse

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St Bees North Head

View of St Bees Head Cliffs

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