Backbarrow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. Exhibits include all manner of classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, vintage shop memorabilia and a Donald Campbell Bluebird exhibition. There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly.
In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. Exhibits include all manner of classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, vintage shop memorabilia and a Donald Campbell Bluebird exhibition. There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly.
Whitewater Bridge. This bridge is located near the Whitewater Hotel and Lakeland Holiday Village. The bridge crosses the River Leven. Several years ago is was common, during summertime, to see people jumping off the bridge into the river but for safety reasons a local bylaw now prevents this. This section of the river is also popular with Canoists'and the hotel allow them to use the river during certain days throughout the winter.
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Backbarrow weirs In the background is the high and gnarly Backbarrow weir, which has been run in much higher water levels than seen here, at grade 5+. In the foreground is a much more runnable weir reached quickly after portaging the nasty weir on river left. In the low water level seen here, this is a bit of a bump down, but at higher levels develops a strong stopper river right, a tongue left of centre (to the visual right of the paddler seen here) and a hole on river left.
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

3.5 out of 5
Lakeland Village Ulverston England
The price is £99 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
£99
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (374 reviews)
What a pleasant place this was. We had food in the Dolly bar and it was excellent. The staff are very helpful. The room was clean and had everything you could want If I was being picky it would of been lovely to of seen outside lights from the bar so you could see the river in the dark

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is £143 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
£143
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,245 reviews)
Stayed in one of the apartments. Was huge, well equipped, clean and excellent location. The hotel staff can not do enough for you. Spa is brilliant, all facilities excellent, and 10/10 breakfast. Love the txting service where you can txt reception if you need anything. Apartments are directly above ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Newby Bridge Road Windermere England
The price is £95 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£95
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free parking, 2 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
The whole experience was exceptional from the friendly staff to excellent facilities.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
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Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,440 reviews)
No hot water

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments

4 out of 5
Daltongate Ulverston England
Stay at this aparthotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Laurel and Hardy Museum and Manjushri Kadampa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Clean apartment, ample space, tasteful decor, lovely garden view.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Lakeside which includes railway items and heritage architecture

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Sit in the front compartment and learn to operate this steam train, while capturing photos of the delightful Lake District scenery.

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
A lovely place to spend a few hours especially with kids. Barbecues are allowed in the allocated area. Good kids play area, row boats, cafe, toilets. National Trust owned so car park is pricey.

Fell Foot Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fell Foot Park, a lovely green space in Staveley-in-Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Fell Foot Park
In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. Exhibits include all manner of classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, vintage shop memorabilia and a Donald Campbell Bluebird exhibition. There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly.

Lakeland Motor Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum during your trip to Backbarrow. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeside featuring marine life

Lakes Aqaurium

Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake.

Lakes Aqaurium

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Learn about the local history of Ulverston when you spend time at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

Explore the waterfront in Lakeside with a trip to Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

£59
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

£59
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

£11
per traveller
Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
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Quick dive to Windermere

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Lovely place really enjoyed the whole experience will definitely be back

Cities near Backbarrow

Steamtrain passing through Newby Bridge.

Newby Bridge

Steam Ahead - Brittania passing through Cumbria

Ulverston

Steam train departing station

Haverthwaite

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