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Roa Island — 13.9 km Running Out-and-back

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Roa Island is a 13.9 km (8.6 miles) out-and-back in Barrow-in-Furness, England: flat, with 34 m of climb, on paved ground.

34 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly
Roa Island running route
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Explore the Roa Island

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, England

Discover a fantastic out-and-back route from Barrow-in-Furness, leading you to the charming Roa Island. This entirely paved 13.9km run offers a delightfully flat profile with minimal ascent, making it an ideal choice for convenient training runs where you can really focus on your pace and form. Enjoy the coastal air and the gentle changes in scenery as you make your way to the island and back.

Perfect for those seeking an accessible, uninterrupted run in the Barrow-in-Furness area, whether you're building mileage, looking for a steady tempo session, or simply enjoying a leisurely coastal jog. Its flat, paved nature makes it suitable for all abilities and provides a reliable surface in most weather conditions.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 13.9 km out-and-back in Barrow-in-Furness, England with around 34 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 34 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Reviews (2)

SarahSept 2025
Shoe suggestion: Road
AnonymousJul 2024

Gorgeous views. Hot day

Shoe suggestion: Road

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