Pictures of Backbarrow
in the county of Cumbria
About Backbarrow
Set amidst the charm of the Lake district, close to the fringe of Windermere, this attractive village makes an inspiring choice from which to forage further into a magical heartland of silver lakes, lofty towering peaks and lonely gorse clad moors.
Interestingly, Backbarrow was the home of the famous 'dolly blue bag' dye, widely used by housewives in the twentieth century. There are many reminders in the area of the regions long tradition of association with the cotton and flax industries.
The village is set on the banks of the River Leven which for decades provided the source of power for the various industries in the Leven Valley. It is also close to the delightful heritage steam line, The Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway which runs through lovely scenery. Morecambe Bay is within easy driving distance and offers a pleasant, seaside alternative for those who tire of Lakeland grandeur.
The area is ideal for walking, climbing, water-sports, fishing and there is a wealth of interest for the botanist.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Backbarrow
| Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Cartmel Priory | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Holker Hall | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Laurel & Hardy Museum | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Grizedale Forest Park Country Park | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hill Top | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lake Windermere | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Arnside Tower | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Levens Hall Garden | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Windermere Steamboat Museum | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Sizergh Castle | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tarn Hows | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Wray Castle | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in BackbarrowAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Backbarrow
Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Grange-over-Sands, in the county of Cumbria (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Allithwaite, in the county of Cumbria (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S)
Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory.
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Ulverston, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW)
Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake...
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Arnside, in the county of Cumbria (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)
This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats.
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Grizebeck, in the county of Cumbria (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)
This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food.
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Torver, in the county of Cumbria (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Bowness on Windermere, in the county of Cumbria (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)
This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.
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Hawkshead, in the county of Cumbria (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction N)
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Silverdale, in the county of Lancashire (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SE)
The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further...
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Coniston, in the county of Cumbria (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NW)
There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.
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Broughton-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W)
This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Broughton Mills, in the county of Cumbria (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Windermere, in the county of Cumbria (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)
Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile...
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Askam-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Cartmel Station | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S) |
| Grange-over-Sands Station | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 36 | (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 35A | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE) |
| Blackpool Airport | (33.0 miles, 53.1 km, direction S) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (59.9 miles, 96.4 km, direction SE) |
| Backbarrow to London | (224.1 miles, 360.6 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Backbarrow
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Backbarrow center |
| Newby Bridge Hotel | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NE) |
| Farmers Arms | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W) |
| Aynsome Manor Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S) |
| Hampsfell House Hotel - Non Smoking | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE) |
| Graythwaite Manor Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE) |
| Richardson Beech Hill Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction N) |
| Craig Manor Hotel | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N) |
| Aphrodites Themed Lodge | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N) |
| Linthwaite House Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE) |
| Burnside Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Backbarrow |
