Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Broughton in Furness

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Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Broughton in Furness

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Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Broughton in Furness

03:29

11.7km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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89 m

Duddon Iron Furnace

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most impressive examples of a charcoal fired blast furnace in Britain, the Duddon Iron Furnace hints at the regions former industrial glory. Established in 1736, the pig …

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779 m

Stanley Wood

Forest

6.62 km

Swinside Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swinside Stone Circle is one of the most important ancient monuments in Cumbria and comprises 55 stones. Although the circle is located on private ground, it can easily be viewed …

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8.17 km

Far Barnett's Plantation

Forest

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

1.25 km

743 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.74 km

2.65 km

1.27 km

1.15 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 14, 2022,The Duddon Iron Furnace – Swinside Stone Circle Loop from Broughton in Furness

Jan 2022. The first & least section of this walk through the forest are challenging due to the amount of trees down following a large storm. It is possible, but involves a bit of a detour and a bit of climbing & scrambling through the debris. I can't imagine it will be cleared very quickly.