Quakers, Monks and a Lighthouse
Sat 25th Apr 2009
Walk Details:
Event Type
Challenge Event
Region / Area
Northern England / South Lakes
Distance
25.7, 20.8, 15.5, 10.8 or 5.4ml.
Start Time
Start: long routes 08.30; short routes 09.30
Route
From Aldingham Village Hall, Scales
This little known area of South Lakes Peninsula is easily accessible from M6 junction 36 via the A590 to Ulverston. This low level walk visits many interesting places including a Quaker burial ground, the shortest, deepest & widest British canal, Hoad Hill monument (a replica lighthouse), the lovely market town of Ulverston, Swarthmoor Hall, then via the Cistercian Way through pretty villages to Furness Abbey & Gleaston Mill & Castle. Maps: OL6 (long routes have small section on OL7)
General Notes
Limit 250. Sorry no dogs. Please park as directed & do not obstruct local roads. This event is being held in conjunction with Motor Neurone Disease Awareness week & their 'Walk to D’feet MND' campaign. All profits from the event will be donated to the MND Association. Entry form on website or with SAE
Start and Finish
Entry Details:
Cost
Entry: in advance long/short routes £8/£5; OTD all +£3 incl cert for all finishers, badge for sale £1.50
Maps:
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Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
