Guidebook for Backbarrow
Food Scene
located in the village, on the banks of the River Leven, lovely home made food..
52 locals recommend
Lakeland Motor Museum
located in the village, on the banks of the River Leven, lovely home made food..
stunning food & drink in the lovely village of Cartmel, just a short drive away
28 locals recommend
Rogan and Co
Devonshire Squarestunning food & drink in the lovely village of Cartmel, just a short drive away
L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetMichelin restaurant owned & run by Simon Rogan.
Rose & Crown
22 King Stexcellent pub grub, feeling hungry??? you wont be dissapointed
The White Hart
Wear Bridgeexcellent food and local ales, with real fire
a short stroll and you can relax by the river after a dip in the pool
Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club
Newby Bridgea short stroll and you can relax by the river after a dip in the pool
The Masons Arms
excellent food and drink, book in advance, it gets very busy!!
Anglers Arms
Old Barrow Roadrecently taken over, offering great pub food, walking distance from the cottage
Sightseeing
a short stroll from Woodland Suite, step back in time at the steam railway, lovely cafe & childrens play area, take the train to Lakeside & catch a Lake cruiser to Ambleside, great day out.
69 locals recommend
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
a short stroll from Woodland Suite, step back in time at the steam railway, lovely cafe & childrens play area, take the train to Lakeside & catch a Lake cruiser to Ambleside, great day out.
Lakes Aquarium
why not visit the aquarium after you depart the steam railway
Haverthwaite
waymarked routes from the village through woodland
Drinks & Nightlife
Bowness-on-Windermere
lively nightlife, bars, restaurants etc
excellent choice of local real ales, and great choice of food too, one of our favourites!!
Stan Laurel Inn
31 The Ellersexcellent choice of local real ales, and great choice of food too, one of our favourites!!
Anglers Arms
Old Barrow Roada short stroll takes you to our local pub
Hawkshead Brewery
14 Back Lnexcellent local brewery, bar, food and nightlife
Parks & Nature
stunning park at the foot of Lake Windermere, hire a boat and grab some lunch in the national trust cafe, or take a BBQ and spend the day relaxing
96 locals recommend
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
stunning park at the foot of Lake Windermere, hire a boat and grab some lunch in the national trust cafe, or take a BBQ and spend the day relaxing
The Old Man of Coniston
our favourite hike, stunning scenery
Grizedale
waymarked hiking routes for all abilities
Shopping
Kendal
visit the market Historic town of Kendal
Booths supermarket, 10 minutes by car for all you essentials and more
8 locals recommend
Booths station
Booths supermarket, 10 minutes by car for all you essentials and more
Entertainment & Activities
Go Ape Grizedale
treetop adventures and more
Mountain bike heaven, hire a bike (or take your own) and enjoy graded routes suitable for all abilities
85 locals recommend
Grizedale Forest
Mountain bike heaven, hire a bike (or take your own) and enjoy graded routes suitable for all abilities