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Jubilee Bridge – Furness Abbey loop from Askam

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Jubilee Bridge – Furness Abbey loop from Askam

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Jubilee Bridge – Furness Abbey loop from Askam

01:55

30.2km

220m

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.0 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 km

Park Farm Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a private road with a public right of way. Its not technically a bridleway so we walked our bikes past the houses. It is a good option to keep off the main road.

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8.75 km

View from the Top of the Slag Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views are stunning,don't visit on a very windy day

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11.0 km

Views over the Walney Channel

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, you'll be granted wonderful across the Walney Channel and of Jubilee (Walney) Bridge.

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11.6 km

Jubilee Bridge

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Also known as Walney Bridge, Jubilee Bridge, is a bascule bridge that spans Walney Channel, linking Barrow Island to Walney Island.

Completed in 1908, the bridge now carries the A590 …

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17.7 km

View of Barrow-in-Furness Docks

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23.5 km

You get a great view of the Abbey from the road side, so if you're just cycling by then stop and take it in. I'd always recommend heading inside though, to really immerse yourself in the history of the place.

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23.6 km

Furness Abbey

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Founded by Stephen, King of England, Furness went on to become England’s second richest Cistercian abbey. Its red sandstone ruins include the tower and recently conserved east end of the …

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24.3 km

Archaeological Site

30.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

6.41 km

3.65 km

2.88 km

2.63 km

1.19 km

213 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

8.38 km

4.48 km

759 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

27°C

17°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Jubilee Bridge – Furness Abbey loop from Askam

Park Farm Road

View from the Top of the Slag Bank

Views over the Walney Channel

Jubilee Bridge

View of Barrow-in-Furness Docks

Furness Abbey Viewpoint

Furness Abbey

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