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King Pit Memorial – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Whitehaven

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King Pit Memorial – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Whitehaven

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King Pit Memorial – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Whitehaven

01:37

5.88km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

King Pit Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A small stone cairn close to the Haig Colliery. The plaque reads 'This shaft was sunk in 1750 by Carlisle Spedding the mining agent for the Lowther Family. The 1793 …

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2.30 km

Whitehaven Harbour and Lighthouses

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built on the Irish Sea coastline, Whitehaven was once a centre for shipping and mining industries. Despite its industrial heritage, the town has preserved its charm and stunning shoreline. Its …

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2.48 km

Whitehaven Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

In 17th-century England, only Bristol and London were busier ports than Whitehaven and it continued to be an important coal port well into the 20th century. Today Cumbria's largest coastal …

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3.75 km

Duke Pit Fan House

Highlight • Historical Site

Fan house for coal mine shaft

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5.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.53 km

711 m

624 m

429 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.19 km

1.24 km

1.15 km

734 m

534 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

16°C

13°C

37 %

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King Pit Memorial – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Whitehaven

King Pit Memorial

Whitehaven Harbour and Lighthouses

Whitehaven Harbour

Duke Pit Fan House

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