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The Church of St James in the village of Swarkestone, Derbyshire.

Swarkestone

in the county of Derbyshire

A view of Cullercoats in Tyne & Wear.

Cullercoats

in the county of Tyne & Wear

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.

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Drinks in the square

Cartmel (24 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S of Backbarrow)

Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust...

Grange bandstand

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria

(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE of Backbarrow)

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay...

Ulverston from Hoad Hill

Ulverston (38 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW of Backbarrow)

Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake Windemere, and the spectacular Cumbrian Mountains. .....

Arnside sunset

Arnside (30 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE of Backbarrow)

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...

Pine trees near Torver, Cumbria.

Torver (5 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW of Backbarrow)

The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park...

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The world famous Laurel & Hardy Museum in Ulverston, Cumbria. Birthplace of Stan Laurel

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)

The Laurel and Hardy Museum is appropriately sited in the town of Ulverston, Stan Laurel's birthplace. He was born in 1890, the.....

Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)

This is the Lake District National Park's most dazzling resort as well as being England's largest natural lake. It is surrounded.....

Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE)

The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite.....

Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction E)

Levens Hall is a wonderful Elizabethan mansion, which began life as a medieval tower refuge against the Scots, it was completed.....

Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E)

This ancient fortress has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years. It began as a 60ft, four storey tower.....

Tarn Hows 5

Tarn Hows (98 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)

This exceptional magical landscape is known as Beatrix Potter Country. For it is here amongst Lakeland's magnificent tarns and.....

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SE)

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