Historic bridges · North West England
Backbarrow Bridge
In or near Colton.
Backbarrow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haverthwaite · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Backbarrow Bridge, the nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is LA12 8PX, and entry is free.
About
Backbarrow Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1225413). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details HAVERTHWAITE BACKBARROW SD 38 SE 10/76 Backbarrow Bridge 25.3.70 II Bridge over river Leven. C17 or C18, with later widening. Stone rubble with limestone coping. Segmental arch, slightly pointed to south, and straight parapet. Plaque to north side records flood level of 3rd November 1898. Listing NGR: SD3558684938 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 421785 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Cliffhanger Rooms offers immersive escape room experiences in Backbarrow, featuring three themed rooms that challenge teams to solve puzzles and complete missions within a set time. The attraction is family-friendly and can accommodate groups of various sizes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Backbarrow Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.2560, -2.9902
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Haverthwaite
- Postcode
- LA12 8PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- 01229 846727
- Nearest railway station
- Haverthwaite — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.cliffhangerrooms.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26519513 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backbarrow Bridge?
- Backbarrow Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8PX), in the parish of Haverthwaite.
- What is Backbarrow Bridge?
- Backbarrow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Backbarrow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8PX.
- Is Backbarrow Bridge a listed building?
- Backbarrow Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Backbarrow Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Backbarrow Bridge is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Backbarrow Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Backbarrow Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Backbarrow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8PX.