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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

Dianne Fine,
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 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 its industrial production and innovation.

Furness Abbey





SIZERGH

Mile marker 37/38

Sizergh Castle & Garden LA8 8AE




BARNARD CASTLE
Mile marker 101


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.




DURHAM
Mile markers 132-133

Durham Castle

Durham Cathedral




SUNDERLAND
Mile markers 145-151

The National Glass Centre SR6 0GL


 

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