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Parton

Whitehaven Harbour – Waggon Way Coastal Path loop from Parton

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Copeland
Parton

Whitehaven Harbour – Waggon Way Coastal Path loop from Parton

Hard

8

hikers

Whitehaven Harbour – Waggon Way Coastal Path loop from Parton

05:19

19.3km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

679 m

Wagon Way Coastal Path Between Whitehaven and Parton

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Bike path with a generally good surface between Whitehaven in the south and Parton to the north. The section is about 2km long with great sea views all along it.

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4.48 km

Queens Dock

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3

4.78 km

Whitehaven Harbour

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In 17th-century England, only Bristol and London were busier ports than Whitehaven and it continued to be an important coal port well into the 20th century. Today Cumbria's largest coastal …

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4

5.17 km

Duke Pit Fan House

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Fan house for coal mine shaft

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5

5.37 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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6

6.81 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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7

9.24 km

Moresby Hall

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Moresby Hall is a grade I-listed former manor house near Whitehaven. English Heritage cite it to be one of the most important buildings in Cumbria. It has an elegant, yet …

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8

13.5 km

Stone Sculpture of a Woman

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B

19.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

4.81 km

2.47 km

1.19 km

727 m

607 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

2.54 km

1.95 km

1.58 km

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