Roose: Walking Trails, Furness Abbey and Cycling Tours

Roose is an interesting starting point for a trip combining routes, landscapes and culture. The combination of walking experiences around Furness Abbey, historical traces and cycling routes with varying levels of difficulty is particularly diverse. Anyone looking for accommodation for several days of holiday can therefore consider Roose as a base for individually planned excursions.

Walking between Roose, Furness Abbey and Dalton

The Roose–Furness Abbey–Dalton walking route runs mainly along a flat, traffic-free section. However, there is a hilly section in the middle. This variety is important when planning your day: depending on your preferred pace, the route can be treated as a longer outing or as part of your own walking itinerary. The route also offers a first view of Furness Abbey.

Another route starts at Roose railway station. It leads via Flass Lane, before the bridge over the Red River, onto the Abbey Greenway. The Greenway crosses the Red River via a footbridge. This creates several specific waypoints where you can experience the character of the surroundings without focusing the trip exclusively on a single destination.

The walking route near Roose also leads to the Vale of Nightshade, a natural amphitheatre. The Roose Greenway Route passes Parkhouse Farm on its way to an amphitheatre near Furness Abbey. For your planning, you can therefore choose between a route involving a river crossing, a path with views of the abbey and a route focused on the landscape.

Furness Abbey and Historical Discoveries

Furness Abbey dates from the 12th century. The abbey was once the second most important Cistercian abbey in England. Its historical significance gives the walking routes an additional destination: they combine outdoor activity with a place where the history of the region can be explored vividly. The first view of Furness Abbey from the walking route already sparks curiosity about the building along the way.

Other historical traces include a nearby engine house for an iron ore mine. It dates from around 1875 and is now partially in ruins. The square tower has three storeys. Details like these add an insight into the industrial past to the excursion and appeal to travellers who want to discover architectural landmarks as well as landscapes.

Experiencing Roose by Bike

Roose also offers a clear selection of cycling routes. The Coast Road Loop starts and ends at Roose railway station, is 19.5 miles long and is rated as moderate. Anyone choosing accommodation based on their desired daily programme can incorporate these details directly into their own route planning.

At the beginning of September, the Tour de Furness charity cycling event takes place. It offers four different routes, starting at the Cons Club in Roose. The event therefore provides another opportunity to get to know the area from a cycling perspective. For travel within the surrounding area, Stagecoach bus route 4 also runs between Roose and Furness College.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

A holiday apartment in Roose may be a suitable option if you want to combine walks, historical discoveries and cycling tours in one stay. The main consideration is whether you want to focus on the Abbey Greenway, Furness Abbey, the Coast Road Loop or the event in early September. This allows you to create a travel plan from the available experiences that suits your preferred pace and the interests of your fellow travellers.

If you would like to compare other places for your planning, here is a compact selection: Dalston, Staveley, Beckermet, Stainburn, Bowness-On-Windermere, Pooley Bridge, Shap and Alston.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cumbria.