Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Rusted Boat on the Shore – Roa Island loop from Barrow-in-Furness

01:16

21.8km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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View of Barrow-in-Furness Docks

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Roa Island

Highlight • Beach

Tethered to the mainland in 1847 by the building of a causeway, Roa Island still maintains its island feel and has around 100 permanent inhabitants. The cafe makes for a …

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View of Piel Castle from Roa Island

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Piel Island can be found just beyond Roa Island in Morecambe Bay. It's around 20,000 hectares (50 acres) in size, and you can get there using a ferry from here. …

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Rampside Leading Light (The Needle)

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Rampside Lighthouse is an unusual feature on Rampside seafront. Also known as The Needle, the lighthouse is one of the only surviving of its kind left today. It was built …

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Coast Road Walkway

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Coastroad walk way perfect for dogs

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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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