'the Hoad' as it's usually refered to locally is a grade 2 listed building, put up in 1850 as a…read morecommemoration of local man Sir John Barrow, who was a founder member of The Royal Geographical society, and became held various politacal posts at the beginning of the 19th Centuary. It's 100 ft tall and has a spiral staircase inside, which you can climb to get amazing 360 degree views of the bay, 'the Lakes' and the rest of the area. The Hoad Monument is normally open during the summer months when a flag is flying outside the monument. It is however currently undergoing restoration with the Friends of the Sir John Barrow Monument collecting grants and donations for this task. Ulverston Towns Lands Trust owns both the monument and Hoad Hill. The easiest way to get to the Hoad is up Town Bank Rd; out of town, then turn right down Chittery Lane. when it appears to hit a t-junction, turn left. a footpath runs from the end of the lane to the Hoad. Another steeper way is to park in Booths carpark (I didn't say that). Cross the road at the roundabout, and turn right up hill, then take the next left, Hoad Lane. At the end of the lane a path brings you back on yourself, diagonally up the hill. The monument is the first thing that you see of Ulverston when coming from East or West. it is often lit up at night.
