Blue Plaque Trail

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Market Cross (© Photo North). Ulverston was granted a Market Charter by King Edward I in 1280, which gave authority for a Thursday market and an annual September fair.
Market Cross (© Joan Martin). Ulverston was granted a Market Charter by King Edward I in 1280, which gave authority for a Thursday market and an annual September fair.

This short walk takes you around the centre of Ulverston to visit 14 places of interest which have been awarded blue plaques. Each blue plaque gives a brief account of the role played by that place in the history of the town.

Start/Finish: The Gill
Distance: 2 miles (3.1 km)
Ascent: 75ft.  (23m)
Difficulty: Easy (nearly all flat)
Accessibility:         Yes (some narrow footpaths)