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Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Barrow-in-Furness

Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Barrow-in-Furness

02:00

37.9km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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362 m

Barrow-in-Furness War Memorial

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The Barrow Park Cenotaph is the main war memorial in Barrow-in-Furness. Located in Barrow Park, the structure is grade-II listed. It was constructed from Portland limestoneIt in 1919 in commemoration …

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3.20 km

Furness Abbey Ruins

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Once second only to Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire in terms of wealth and power, Furness Abbey was a Cistercian monastery of great importance. Today, it is an impressive sandstone ruin …

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3.24 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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8.32 km

View of the Cumbrian Countryside

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save energy the climbs are hard

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10.0 km

Ruins

12.0 km

View of Urswick and Urswick Tarn

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I have had a nice hike around here, ideal if you are looking for an easy walk. Please be careful of the very narrow roads and farm vehicles as they …

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13.3 km

Birkrigg Stone Circle

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Birkrigg is a beautiful area of limestone landscapes in Cumbria. Its highest point stands at 446 feet (136 m) and offers spectacular views over the surrounding region and coast.

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34.8 km

Furness Abbey Viewpoint

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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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37.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

4.04 km

2.39 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

13.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

17°C

27 %

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Furness Abbey Ruins – Furness Abbey loop from Barrow-in-Furness

Barrow-in-Furness War Memorial

Furness Abbey Ruins

Furness Abbey

View of the Cumbrian Countryside

View of Urswick and Urswick Tarn

Birkrigg Stone Circle

Furness Abbey Viewpoint

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