The monument was erected on Hoad Hill in 1850 as a memorial to Sir John Barrow who was born in Ulverston in 1764 and rose to become Second Secretary to the Admiralty. It is a model of The Eddystone Lighthouse but has never had a light. The monument is open to the public whenever a flag is flying (most Summer Sundays and Bank Holidays). Entrance is free and a spiral staircase takes you to the lantern chamber.
This circular route takes you through some of Ulverston’s loveliest back lanes to enter Hoad Hill near Ford Park. On a clear day there are spectacular views from the top. Return is via a good track passing through the “Chinese Walls”.
➣ Start/Finish: Buxton Place Car Park (off Fountain Street)
➣ Distance: 2 miles (3.5 km)
➣ Ascent: 400 ft. (150m)
➣ Difficulty: Moderate/Hard (steep in parts with rocky paths)
➣ Accessibility: Partial. (Wheelchairs and push chairs can get as far as the bottom of Hoad Hill, but not to the top)