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Whitbarrow Scar – Greendale Wood loop from Beech Hill car park

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North West England

Whitbarrow Scar – Greendale Wood loop from Beech Hill car park

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Whitbarrow Scar – Greendale Wood loop from Beech Hill car park

03:39

53.1km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

3.40 km

Fox Crag Plantation

Forest

2

11.8 km

The Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Sun Inn seems to be a pub which has taken maybe three of four terraced type houses up. Parking to the right side, the lights were on mid day Monday

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3

18.5 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn, Brigsteer

Highlight • Pub

It's great when you stumble across such a good local pub that's really welcoming to cyclists. Great food, nice atmosphere and stunning surroundings.

It's also a cute B&B so you …

Tip by

4

31.5 km

Road Beneath Whitbarrow Scar

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet section of road that runs parallel to the impressive cragface of the scar

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5

32.7 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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6

34.3 km

Whitbarrow Scar

Highlight • Natural Monument

A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve, Whitbarrow Scar is a stunning hill known for its incredible limestone. Its grassy slopes are covered in woodland and …

Tip by

7

34.9 km

Greendale Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Entering the woods. Quite a bit or recent forestry work has opened up the view. ground conditions can be difficult if wet.

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39.9 km

Hell Moss

Forest

9

46.6 km

Hare & Hounds

Highlight • Restaurant

Smart country pub with bike-friendly outdoor seating open Wed-Sun 12-10. Good veggie/vegan options.

Tip by

10

47.2 km

Mason's Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub with excellent outside eating area. Book ahead!

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B

53.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.0 km

2.13 km

1.12 km

560 m

165 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

12.3 km

1.19 km

240 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

50 %

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