Quiet Lanes at Foulshaw Moss – Heather's Lane loop from Meathop

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Witherslack, Meathop And Ulpha

Quiet Lanes at Foulshaw Moss – Heather's Lane loop from Meathop

Easy

5.0

(2)

riders

Quiet Lanes at Foulshaw Moss – Heather's Lane loop from Meathop

01:01

17.7km

50m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.72 km

Quiet Lanes at Foulshaw Moss

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice quiet lanes on NCN70 between the A590 and the Milnthorpe Sands.
Foulshaw Moss nature reserve is to the east, look out for Ospreys which nest here.

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4.80 km

Derby Arms

Highlight • Pub

lovely pint and really nice pub

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5.56 km

Heather's Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Heather's Lane offers a much better alternative than the dual carriageway through the Lyth.

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8.54 km

Bay Cycleway (NCN 700) – Cold Dark North Section

Highlight • Trail

This is a great traffic-free link that avoids the busy A590. It's a lovely smooth surface with great views and is part of the Bay Cycleway (NCN 700).

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8.87 km

Bay Cycleway (NCN 700) – Cold Dark North Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great traffic-free link that avoids the busy A590. It's a lovely smooth surface with great views and is part of the Bay Cycleway (NCN 700).

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14.1 km

Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Spread over an area of 250 hectares (618 acres), Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve is a huge wildlife haven near Witherslack. The area is home to hundreds of species of birds, …

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