Walking Britain Birkrigg Common and Bardsey
Introduction to Walk 3592
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Ian Henderson
Length - 3.8 miles / 6.2 km
Ascent - 500 feet / 152 metres
Time - 2 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
This South Cumbria walk, near Ulverston, explores the coast of Morecambe Bay before climbing onto the limestone pavements of Birkrigg Common for excellent views to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The return follows a quiet lane through the village of Bardsea back to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL6 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL6 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 96 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 96 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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