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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Barrow-in-Furness

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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Barrow-in-Furness

03:11

12.3km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Containing nearly 600 species of flora, Sandscale Haws' system of sand dunes is a botanist's dream. Amphibian enthusiasts are also well served here, with 15% of Britain's natterjack toads found …

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2.74 km

Old Sailboat

Highlight • Structure

Small weekend house settlement with views of Barrow-In-Furness and the offshore wind turbines.

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2.82 km

Lowsy Point Huts

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a semi-'off grid' community of huts, shacks and chalets and none of them are the same. I walked through just after sunrise when walking the coast Cumbria and it was so peaceful.

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8.05 km

Roanhead Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sandy beach that's an important nature reserve, home to a variety of insects and numerous rare plants.

Strong currents however make it unsafe to swim.

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8.23 km

View of the Lake District from Roanhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ride down here for a chillout and stunning views to the Lake District

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

5.54 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.74 km

1.95 km

1.68 km

874 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 2 August

26°C

15°C

30 %

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Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve – Roanhead Beach loop from Barrow-in-Furness

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve

Old Sailboat

Lowsy Point Huts

Roanhead Beach

View of the Lake District from Roanhead

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