This dramatic clifftop walk starts at Whitehaven’s historic 17th-century harbour, passing the town’s industrial archaeology to join Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path. Easy terrain although some uneven and narrow sections with short but steep climbs.
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Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors
11,2 km from Wellington Terrace by The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour, CA28 7LY;NX9689818291 to Wellington Terrace by The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour, CA28 7LY;NX9689818291 through urban area.
Wellington Terrace by The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour, CA28 7LY;NX9689818291
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Wellington Terrace by The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour, CA28 7LY;NX9689818291
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11,2km
Distance
demanding
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easy
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Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× monument
3× viewpoint
1× ruins
Wellington Pit Memorial
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Wreck of the "SS Izaro"
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Start of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk
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Seabird viewpoint
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St Bega Sculpture
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George and Dragon war memorial.
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Seabird viewpoint
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Old Coastguard look-out
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Saltom Pit
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Graveyard war memorial
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is 11.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors takes approximately 2h 48min to complete.
No, Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Wellington Terrace by The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour, CA28 7LY;NX9689818291 to Wellington Terrace by The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour, CA28 7LY;NX9689818291. Plan ahead for return transport.
Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors starts at Wellington Terrace by The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour, CA28 7LY;NX9689818291.
Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Whitehaven Colourful Coastal Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is maintained and managed by National Trust.