Start point: Ulverston

The Hoad

Weather: Mainly sunny. 20°C.

We had a short walk up to Hoad Hill today, a small hill (133m) which stands over the small market town of Ulverston, just outside the southern fringe of the Lake District National Park. Atop the hill is a monument which is a local landmark, The Hoad, officially named The Sir John Barrow Monument. It celebrates the famous Ulverston son who was a Naval administrator and traveller and is built in the style of The Eddystone Lighthouse.

The approach to Hoad Hill, the Sir John Barrow Monument in view.

It's thirsty work up here.

The Hoad Monument.

Looking across to Cartmel Sands and the Plumpton railway viaduct.

Ulverston from Hoad Hill.

Looking northwards to the Coniston fells.