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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Yewbarrow

In or near Cartmel Fell.

Yewbarrow β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.

Farmland near Nether Hall, Witherslack - geograph.org.uk - 6970415

Ian Taylor β€” 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
Lakeside Β· 5.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Yewbarrow 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: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitbarrow SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: WHITBARROW
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Yewbarrow is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Scafell range in the Lake District National Park. The mountain is characterised by its distinctive shape and offers various walking trails for hikers of differing abilities. Visitors can expect scenic views of the surrounding landscape, typical of the region's rugged terrain.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2568, -2.8732
Parish
Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha
Postcode
LA11 6RS
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Lakeside β€” 5.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Woodland Witherslack - geograph.org.uk - 126546πŸ“· 3

Campsites Β· North West England

Moss Howe Farm campsite

Moss Howe Farm campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

St Paul's ChurchπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· North West England

St Paul's Church

St Paul's Church β€” church in Witherslack, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.

Free↗ crosthwaiteandlyth.co.uk
Coat of arms of Queen Anne, St Paul's Church, Witherslack - geograph.org.uk - 2067256πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North West England

Witherslack War Memorial

Witherslack War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Bridleway from Beck Head - geograph.org.uk - 5538729πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House

Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House β€” a hostel in england north west.

Free↗ witherslackcyclebarn.co.uk
Sheep - geograph.org.uk - 116380πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· North West England

Bleacrag Bridge

Bleacrag Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 6381327πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· North West England

Witherslack

Witherslack β€” a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Yewbarrow

Places to stay

Woodland Witherslack - geograph.org.uk - 126546πŸ“· 3

Campsites Β· North West England

Moss Howe Farm campsite

Moss Howe Farm campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

Bridleway from Beck Head - geograph.org.uk - 5538729πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House

Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House β€” a hostel in england north west.

Free↗ witherslackcyclebarn.co.uk
Sampool Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6783887πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Gilpin Bridge Caravan Park

Gilpin Bridge Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Signage on the road from Ayside - geograph.org.uk - 2502121πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Whitestone Caravan Park

Whitestone Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ whitestonecaravan.co.uk
Signage on the road from Ayside - geograph.org.uk - 2502121πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Oak Head Caravan Park

Oak Head Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ oakheadcaravanpark.co.uk
Meathorp Fell Camping Site - geograph.org.uk - 6994352πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site

Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

Post box, Main Street (B5277), Grange-over-Sands - geograph.org.uk - 7511042πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Coffee Pot

The Coffee Pot β€” a restaurant in england north west.

River Eea, Cartmel - geograph.org.uk - 6921841πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

L'Enclume

L'Enclume β€” a restaurant in england north west.

β†— lenclume.co.uk
Raleigh sign, Cartmel - geograph.org.uk - 1844316πŸ“· 4

Restaurants Β· North West England

L'Enclume

L'Enclume (pronounced [lΙ‘Μƒ.klym], French for "the anvil") is a Modern British restaurant opened in 2002 in Cartmel, Cumbria, England, run by the chef Simon Rogan and his partner, Penny Tapsell. L'Encl

Steps to Claife Viewing Station - geograph.org.uk - 6776165πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Joey's Cafe

Joey's Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in england north west.

β†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Double Rainbow over Bowness - geograph.org.uk - 7337312πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South

Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South in England North West, United Kingdom.

The Sociable Cat - geograph.org.uk - 3475956πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House

Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Great Horsetails near Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 2866674πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

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Appleton Park β€” a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

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London Road follows the course of a Roman road - geograph.org.uk - 4424223πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

High Warren

High Warren β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 105 m.

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Footpath in Alderley Edge Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 5083408πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 194 m.

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Allen CragsπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yewbarrow?
Yewbarrow is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 6RS), in the parish of Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha.
What is Yewbarrow?
Yewbarrow β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.
How do I get to Yewbarrow?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 6RS.
Is Yewbarrow a protected site?
Yes β€” Yewbarrow is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Whitbarrow SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Yewbarrow?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 6RS.