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Attractions

Below are visitor attractions for things to discover and enjoy along the way, please contact us with your suggestions for what other attractions could appear under these headings.

The mile markers on the Walney to Wear Cycle Route Map show the distance from the western end of the route on Walney Island (1 mile = 1.609km).



BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Mile markers 1-4

The Dock Museum

North Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2PW
location map

telephone number 01229 876400
Fax: 01229 811361
e mail address dockmuseum@barrowbc.gov.uk
website url
www.dock-museum.org.uk


Admission charge: Free entry
Months open:
All year
Secure cycle parking: Yes
Tearoom
: Yes




A unique building built over a Victorian Dock in a stunning setting. The Museum tells the story of Barrow and its rapid growth from a small farming village in the early nineteenth century to a town famed throughout the world for its industrial production and innovation. Art collection and coffee shop

Furness Abbey





SIZERGH

Mile marker 39

Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop & Tea Room LA8 8AE
for more information visit the entry on the Food and Drink section of this website

Sizergh Castle & Garden LA8 8AE




BARNARD CASTLE
Mile marker 102-103


The Bowes Museum

Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
On southern braid route E of town centre
location map

telephone number 01833 690606 Fax: 01833 637163
e mail address info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk
website url www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Admission charge:
£7.00 Adults, £6.00 Concessions, Children (U 16) Free
Months open:
All year
Cyclists Welcome Scheme:
No
Secure cycle parking:
Yes
Tearoom
: Yes
  Café Bowes Free Entry
  Totally non-smoking: Yes
  Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Whether taking in a major exhibition or event at The Bowes Museum, or enjoying a picnic in the beautiful grounds, cyclists incorporating a visit to the prestigious treasure house can take advantage of 12 cycle racks provided for their convenience.




HAMSTERLEY FOREST
Mile markers 111-115

Hamsterley Forest DL13 3NL



WITTON-LE-WEAR
Mile marker 120

Low Barns Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre DL14 OAG




WEST AUCKLAND
W of mile marker 118

Broom Mill Farm DL14 9PL


DURHAM
Mile markers 134-136

Durham Castle

Durham Cathedral




SUNDERLAND
Mile markers 147-153

The National Glass Centre SR6 0GL


 

 

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