Barrow, Mountain summit in Lake District, England
Barrow reaches 455 meters in height and features a slender ridge that extends southwest from Braithwaite through the Newlands Valley of Cumbria.
The mining operations on Barrow, established during the 17th century, continued until 1888, leaving visible spoil heaps along the eastern slopes.
The name derives from Anglo-Saxon language, reflecting the geographical character of the long ridge that defines this Lake District mountain.
Hikers can start their ascent from either the Newlands Valley at Stair hamlet or choose between two paths beginning in Braithwaite village.
The summit contains a grass cairn surrounded by heather, offering views of Derwentwater and connecting to Barrow Door depression toward the west.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 455 m
GPS coordinates: 54.58569,-3.19746
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
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