Mountains & hills · North West England
Barrow
In or near Foxfield.
Barrow — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Perry Dark — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield · 4.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Barrow is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Valley Woodlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barrow is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park and is known for its distinctive shape and prominent position in the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails, providing access to scenic views and the rugged terrain typical of the region. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities suitable for different skill levels amidst a natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2897, -3.2543
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Millom Without
- Postcode
- LA18 5LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612072 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow?
- Barrow is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA18 5LA), in the parish of Millom Without.
- What is Barrow?
- Barrow — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA18 5LA.
- Is Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Barrow is part of the Duddon Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA18 5LA.