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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Askam

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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Askam

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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Askam

03:39

14.2km

60m

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: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.97 km

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Containing nearly 600 species of flora, Sandscale Haws' system of sand dunes is a botanist's dream. Amphibian enthusiasts are also well served here, with 15% of Britain's natterjack toads found …

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10.9 km

Roanhead Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sandy beach that's an important nature reserve, home to a variety of insects and numerous rare plants.

Strong currents however make it unsafe to swim.

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11.0 km

View of the Lake District from Roanhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ride down here for a chillout and stunning views to the Lake District

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11.4 km

Beach

12.7 km

Askham Beach

Highlight • Beach

14.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

5.68 km

1.00 km

574 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

1.68 km

1.34 km

189 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

17°C

43 %

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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Askam

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Roanhead Beach

View of the Lake District from Roanhead

Askham Beach

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