Arthur Ransome's Rusland Valley Secrets
Backbarrow, Ulverston
400 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 12.8 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
About the route
Starting point
Lakeland Motor Musuem,
Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston,
Backbarrow, Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8TA
Lakeland Motor Museum
Starting at the Lakeland Motor Museum this quiet countryside route takes you on a circular tour around the tranquil Rusland Valley, taking in local links with the legendary Arthur Ransome (he of Swallows and Amazons fame), including a look at his Hill Top home and a visit to his burial place in Rusland Churchyard.