Mountains & hills · North West England
Whitbarrow
In or near Cartmel Fell.
Whitbarrow — mountain in england north west.
Adrian Taylor — 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
- Arnside · 7.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitbarrow is a mountain located in england north west. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitbarrow SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WHITBARROW
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitbarrow is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its limestone escarpment and offers a variety of walking trails. The area features diverse wildlife and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging and accessible routes suitable for various levels of outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2644, -2.8486
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha
- Postcode
- LA11 6SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside — 7 km
Sources
- osm: n11521588341 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7994144 (CC0)
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Witherslack War Memorial
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Moss Howe Farm campsite
Campsites · 2.3 km
Lime Kiln Row
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 3.0 km
Bleacrag Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
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Where to eat & stay near Whitbarrow
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Gilpin Bridge Caravan Park
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📷 3Campsites · North West England
Moss Howe Farm campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
College Green Caravan Site
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Marsh Farm Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
L'Enclume
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📷 4Restaurants · North West England
L'Enclume
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Joey's Cafe
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitbarrow?
- Whitbarrow is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 6SH), in the parish of Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha.
- What is Whitbarrow?
- Whitbarrow — mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Whitbarrow?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 6SH.
- Is Whitbarrow a protected site?
- Yes — Whitbarrow is part of the Whitbarrow SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WHITBARROW National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Whitbarrow?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 6SH.