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Millom Park and the Duddon EstuaryFrom low fells to wide open salt marshes and picturesque hamlets this walk from Millom has something for everyone.

The first part of the walk is a refreshing stride out along the edge of the Duddon Estuary with the chance for a spot of lunch.

In the afternoon the second leg explores the woods and paths of Millom Park.

Start/finish: Millom Station (GR SD 172 802)

Distance: 13.8km (8.6 miles)

Time: 4.5 hours

Height gain: 237m

Maps: OS Landranger 96, OS Explorer OL 6

1. Turn left out of the station, and then left again. Walk past the supermarket and follow the road to the corner before the fire station.

The Cumbria Coastal Path leaves the road at the gap on the left of the corner. Join it and cross the footbridge to gain the seawall. Follow the path along the top of the wall for 4km until you reach the bridleway for The Green.

2. Turn left and follow the bridleway down the seawall to a lane and access point. Follow the lane to the level crossing and Green Road Station (to shorten the walk trains can be caught back to Millom). Continue past the station and follow the lane to The Green.

3. Carefully cross the A5093 and join the road on the other side. Follow the road for 1.5km to a crossroads (ignoring the first road on the right to Lanthwaite Bridge). At the crossroads turn left and follow the road for 500m to the entrance to Millom Park just past School Ellis.

4. From the entrance to Millom Park there are a number of choices, straight ahead is the Rock Park, an outdoor geology museum, and to the left is the lower loop path. The main walk follows the upper loop (right) and has the advantage of three optional viewing points.

Follow the upper loop around the northern and western edge of the park until you come to a path junction at the south western boundary.

5. Turn left and follow the path and then track down to the road. Turn right on to the road and follow it for 150m to the start of a path on the left.

6. Join the path and follow it around the back of Beck Farm and then down the field edge to a path junction. Turn right and follow the path past the houses to join the A5093. Turn left and head back to Millom Station.

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Silecroft to Bootle via Black CombeIt’s hard to ignore the dramatic profile of Black Combe, this shapely coastal peak is a key landmark situated between sea and mountains. Its summit gives wonderful long distance views with a 360˚panorama, which on a clear day, includes part of Scotland and Wales, the Isle of Man, north Lancashire, the western Pennines and most of the Lakeland Peaks.

Start: Silecroft Railway Station (GR SD 130 819)

Finish: Bootle Railway Station (GR SD 093 893)

Distance: 14.5km (9 miles)

Time: 6 hours

Height gain: 650m

Maps: OS Landranger 96, OS Explorer OL6

1. Turn left out of the station. Follow the road through the village, past the Miners’ Arms to a junction with the A5093. Turn left and follow the A5093 for 250m to a junction. Turn right and follow the A595 for 700m to enter the church car park.

2. Take the footpath beside the church for 500m to a small group of houses. Down the steps turn left and follow the lane to a junction.

3. A bridleway splits off right. Follow it as it climbs steeply up by the side of Moorgill Beck. After 1km the track levels at the top of the gill by Townend Knotts.

4. The track continues and begins to climb; follow it more easily for 2km to the summit of Black Combe (shelter and trig point).

5. From the summit head along the vague path that skirts the top of Black Combe Screes and then swings to the north. Continue for 1.6km down the excellent steep grassy slope and past the head of Hentoe Beck to pick up a rough access track.

Follow the track across fellside for 2.5km to cross a ford. Follow the good track on the other side for 500m to another ford at Holegill Beck.

6. Cross the ford and immediately turn right off the bridleway and on to a path. The path leads through fields to the A595, cross carefully to join the track (path) on the other side. Follow the track for 650m beside the trees to the start of a path on the right. Take the path and follow it round the field edges to Barfield. In front of the buildings turn left then right to follow the path that skirts the trees and joins the A595 at Millholme Bridge.

7. Turn left and follow the A595 for 250m to the next road on the left. Turn onto it and follow it around the edge of Bootle to a junction. Turn left and follow the road for 200m to a junction. Ignore the left turn; carry on along the road for 1.2km to Bootle Station.

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Just to the east of Foxfield at the mouth of the Duddon Estuary are the extensive wetland flats of Duddon Mosses.

These lowland raised peat bogs are one of the most important examples of their type in Britain and Europe, and for this reason have been designated as a National Nature Reserve.

For those interested in the flora and fauna this is a fascinating place to walk.

A diverse range of things to see include deer, birds, butterflies and lizards, and some very special plants like sphagnum mosses, bog rosemary, cotton grasses and sundews can be found.

Start/finish: Foxfield Station (GR SD 208 854)

Distance: 5.5km (3.4 miles)

Time: 2 hours

Height gain: 50m

Maps: OS Landranger 96, OS Explorer OL 6

1. Out of the station turn right onto the A595 and follow it 450m to the second turning on the right. Follow the lane to a bridge, cross it then follow the track to a fork. Take the left branch and follow the track past the two cottages to the entrance to Duddon Mosses Nature Reserve.

2. A tree-lined track then leads beside Otter Pool (stream) and around the edge of the moss. Follow it, taking time to explore sections of the two boardwalks that branch off left and right, until you reach a footpath junction at Bank End Moss.

3. Turn right and head along the path for 370m to a footbridge. Cross it and then continue along the path as it does a dogleg to reach the road beside the farm at Waitham Hill.

4. Turn right on to the road and follow it over Angerton Moss to the level crossing. Carefully cross the level crossing and then turn right at the next junction. The road leads pleasantly along the foreshore to join the A595. Turn left and follow the main road the short distance back to the station.

Walks from the railway in the Western Lake District

Duddon Estuary

Before setting off on any of these walks please make sure you have plotted the route using the appropriate map and compass.

Useful informationgetting there by trainThe scenic Cumbria Coastal Line runs between Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle with stops at several stations along the coast including Silecroft, Drigg and Ravenglass, the starting points of these walks. Timetables are available from www.northernrail.org Remember, there are no trains on Sundays!

The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway runs between the delightful coastal village of Ravenglass, and Dalegarth Station at the foot of some of Cumbria’s most stunning mountains. The narrow gauge railway first opened in 1875 to ferry iron ore from Boot to Ravenglass but is now a popular tourist attraction running steam trains along the 7 mile line. www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

The Cumbrian Coast Day Ranger ticket provides the freedom to explore the Cumbrian coast by train. The ticket is valid for one day’s travel, hopping on and off as required, so enjoy a totally car-free day! The Cumbria Round Robin ticket is valid for a circular journey in any direction between Barrow-in-Furness, Whitehaven, Carlisle, Penrith and Lancaster on any one day.

accommodation and tourist informationVisit www.golakes.co.uk/stay to search for local accommodation. For tourist information enquiries contact Broughton Information Centre (Tel: 01229 716115) or Whitehaven Information Centre (Tel: 01946 598914). Further information about the area can be found by visiting www.western-lakedistrict.co.uk

weather The weather in the Lake District can change quickly, particularly on the fells where clear morning skies can rapidly give way to rain, sleet or even snow on the summits, so be prepared! Changes in weather can dramatically alter the difficulty of a route so please consider this. Call 0844 846 2444 or visit www.lake-district.gov.uk/weatherline to check the forecast.

practical informationAppropriate clothing can make all the difference. It is important to be warm, comfortable, and dry when out exploring so carry the appropriate kit and plenty of layers.

A rucksack should hold everything needed and be carried comfortably. Have extra layers, a hat and gloves, enough food and drink, and a first aid kit. A compass, map and the knowledge to use them can prove invaluable.

Mobile phone reception isn’t always good. Leave route details and expected finish time with a buddy, if delayed please let them know. This will prevent mountain rescue, a team of volunteers, being called out unnecessarily.

If mountain rescue are needed, get a message to the police (999) as soon as possible and keep the injured or exhausted people safe and warm until help arrives.

Walks from the railway in the Western Lake District Welcome to the Adventure Capital - the Lake District, Cumbria. Famous for its stunning landscapes of lakes, fells and coast this is the country’s biggest adventure playground.

This, the third leaflet in this series, contains walks from railway stations along the beautiful stretch of coastline between Foxfield and Silecroft.

These three routes vary in length and difficulty so everyone from the novice rambler to the seasoned explorer can get out and explore the best of the Adventure Capital. pedal or paddle, hike or climb, conquer your competitive spirit or just get out there and enjoy

for more information, visit www.golakes.co.uk/adventure

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The walks Combine scenic rail journeys and varied walking routes to discover the stunning seascapes and mountains of the Western Lake District coast.

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