Waggon Way Coastal Path – Burgh Marsh loop from Corkickle

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Waggon Way Coastal Path – Burgh Marsh loop from Corkickle

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Waggon Way Coastal Path – Burgh Marsh loop from Corkickle

09:16

160km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 145 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.48 km

Waggon Way Coastal Path

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The Waggon Way is part of NCN 72 (Hadrian's Cycle Way). It's a lovely traffic-free path which literally hugs the coast. Good smooth surface and great views throughout.

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72.4 km

Solway Coast National Landscape

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You might have to fight the wind here.
🌊 The Solway Coast National Landscape is a vast and diverse coastal area in northwest England, stretching along the Solway Firth to …

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82.1 km

Garden Bistro

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🍽️ The Solway Lounge & Garrison Bistro in Bowness-on-Solway is a lively eatery located on the grounds of Bowness House Farm, near the western end of Hadrian's Wall.
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88.9 km

Scenic Coastal Section

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Here you'll drive along Burgh Marsh, a vast salt marsh on the Solway Firth, where nature, history, and mystery converge. The area is located near Burgh by Sands and forms …

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90.7 km

Cycleway 72 – Flood Marker Sign

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Maximum depth = 10.48 cm. That's not too bad, a bike can still handle that. The question is, how long will you have to wade then?

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91.3 km

Burgh Marsh

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Things are moving forward here. Flat, and the wind is usually at your back. There's only the landscape and the sea to enjoy. And... the occasional stray cow.

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149 km

Workington Cycle Path

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Pretty wooded cycle path outside Workington

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158 km

Queens Dock

Lake

159 km

Whitehaven Harbour and Lighthouses

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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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160 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.1 km

51.6 km

6.33 km

3.29 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

116 km

40.8 km

2.17 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

July 9, 2022,Day 33: Beckermet to Drumburgh — Brighton2Brighton

I started the day by cycling along rolling country lanes before arriving at the popular village of St Bees. This is the only section of heritage coastline between Wales and Scotland, and boasts a long, sandy beach with towering cliffs. I was rewarded with fabulous views back over the village and its coastline after a very steep climb out of …