Barrow

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Barrow

Causey Pike from the Scar Crags ridge A dull miserable day along the ridge. — Causey Pike from the Scar Crags ridge Credit: steven ruffles

Barrow, Cumberland, also known as Barrow-in-Furness, is a town located in the county of Cumbria, England. It lies on the tip of the Furness Peninsula and is surrounded by the Irish Sea. With a population of around 67,000, it is the second-largest town in Cumbria after Carlisle.

One of the prominent geographical features in Barrow is its hill, known as Barrow Hill or Barrow Mountain. Although it may not compare to towering peaks found in other parts of the country, it still offers a scenic view of the town and its surroundings. The hill has a gradual incline, making it accessible for hikers and nature enthusiasts of all levels of experience.

Barrow Hill is known for its rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back thousands of years. The area was once home to an Iron Age hill fort, and remnants of ancient structures can still be seen today. It is a popular spot for both locals and visitors, who come to enjoy the peaceful ambiance and take in the panoramic vistas.

In addition to its natural beauty, Barrow offers a range of amenities and attractions for residents and tourists alike. The town is famous for its shipbuilding heritage and is home to the BAE Systems shipyard, where submarines and other naval vessels are constructed. Barrow also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, art galleries, theaters, and a bustling town center.

Overall, Barrow, Cumberland, with its scenic hill and rich history, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, heritage, and modern amenities that make it an intriguing destination in northwest England.

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Barrow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.585661/-3.1975584 or Grid Reference NY2221. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Causey Pike from the Scar Crags ridge

A dull miserable day along the ridge.

steven ruffles

Sleet Hause ridge to Rowling End

On Causey Pike.

steven ruffles

Path up Barrow

The path climbs the northern spur. The ridge continues to Stile End and Outerside (catching the sun on the right).

Ian Taylor

Stile End from Barrow

Stile End is in the centre of the photo, with Outerside beyond (catching the sun on the left). Grisedale Pike is in the background.

Ian Taylor

Causey Pike from the west

Viewed from above Scar Crags. Part of Keswick is visible beyond the dip in the ridge. Blencathra is prominent in the left background.

Ian Taylor

On Causey Pike

Looking east to the highest point.

Ian Taylor

East from Causey Pike

Sleet Hause and Rowling End are in the foreground. In the mid-distance are Derwent Water and Keswick (left), and Cat Bells (centre right). The Helvellyn range forms most of the skyline. [Image formed from 2 photos merged together.]

Ian Taylor

Direction Sign â Signpost between Ullock and Little Braithwaite

Located on the west side of a T junction between Ullock and Little Braithwaite in Above Derwent parish. 3 arms and pawn finial. See also Link

and Link. Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY2322

Mike Rayner

Ascending Kinn towards Grisedale Pike

After a steep pull from the road, the path to Grisedale Pike ascends more gently for a while up Kinn, as the morning sun disappears behind increasing amounts of cloud formed by a stiff northwesterly breeze. This is hardly unexpected in the Lakes in November, but an hour earlier the tops had been clear above a thermal inversion causing fog in the valley and we'd hoped for better views at least early in the walk. The forecast predicted an hour with rain in the middle of the day, so we counted ourselves fortunate that that didn't materialise.

Andy Waddington

Looking back down Kinn

Kinn forms the normal route of ascent of Grisedale Pike from the northeast near Braithwaite and steepens into Sleet How at about the point where this photograph was taken. There's about 400m of ascent to go, the majority of it now steep, so photography is always a good excuse to avoid starting the day's hard work...

Andy Waddington

Meanders in Coledale Beck

Whilst it looks pleasant enough, pollution from the Force Crag mines further up the valley is a significant issue in the beck and whilst there is some rediation in the form of settlement ponds, no effort seems to be being made to entirely remove the ugly workings and tackle the cause of the pollution at source, let alone at the original mine owners' expense as would be proper.

Andy Waddington

Traditional Cast Iron Fingerpost at Braithwaite

Situated in the little village of Braithwaite by the Coledale Beck. A water level marker can also be seen. Braithwaite is only 2.5 miles from Keswick.

Jennifer Petrie

Traditional old Iron Signpost at Braithwaite

Old signpost beside the Coledale Beck.

Jennifer Petrie

Methodist Chapel at Braithwaite

Jennifer Petrie

A Pretty Pink Cottage

A very attractive pink house named Peter House in Braithwaite, Cumbria.

Jennifer Petrie

Braithwaite, near Keswick

A view of the village of Braithwaite in Cumbria, taken on a late November day. The village lies within the Lake District National Park.

Malc McDonald

Braithwaite

The track in the foreground is the Braithwaite Lodge Farm access; it is a public bridleway from Uzzicar to Braithwaite village in the middle distance.

Adrian Taylor