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North West England

Barrow-In-Furness

Lindal And Marton

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins – Gleaston Water Mill loop from Pennington

Road cycling routes

North West England

Barrow-In-Furness

Lindal And Marton

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins – Gleaston Water Mill loop from Pennington

Moderate

5

riders

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins – Gleaston Water Mill loop from Pennington

01:25

24.6km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.78 km for 169 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8.54 km

Cumbrian Cow

Highlight • Cafe

2

13.2 km

Mere Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A small rest point between Scales and Gleaston Water Mill. A nice view of a tarn and a bench to sit on.

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3

14.0 km

Gleaston Castle

Highlight • Castle

4

14.2 km

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 14th century for John Harrington, Gleaston Castle passed through the hands of various affluent families throughout its history. Eventually, the castle lay disused and fell into disrepair. …

Tip by

5

14.5 km

Dusty Miller’s

Highlight • Rest Area

Beside the water Mill, with a bike rack opposite, on the Bay Cycle Way. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am. Excellent food and drinks.

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6

14.6 km

Gleaston Water Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe and a blast back in time at the water mill

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18.3 km

Ruins

Ruins

B

24.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

1.29 km

446 m

170 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

5.97 km

289 m

< 100 m

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