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.
Photo by Lee Coward (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
Photo by Andy Waddington (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

3.5 out of 5
Lakeland Village Ulverston England
The price is AU$184 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$184
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! (377 reviews)
We didnt get to use the spa

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is AU$284 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$284
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,250 reviews)
Spa is so relaxing, staff are so lovely, got a free upgrade to a hot tub room!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Lakeside Hotel & Spa

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Newby Bridge Ulverston England
The price is AU$239 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$239
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (663 reviews)
The park was nearby, the lakeside setting was fabulous and the staff lovely. The food was good, especially the breakfast was sensational. The dining room/ restaurant was a bit institutional and soulless. It was strange that the bar could have run out of plain crisps, indeed all crisps but the most ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
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Watch Tree Apartment

Watch Tree Apartment

3 out of 5
40 Ironworks Ironworks Road Backbarrow Ulverston England
Stay at this golf cottage in Ulverston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeland Motor Museum and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
The apartment was lovely and clean and in the perfect location, I would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Watch Tree Apartment
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! (1,451 reviews)
Lovely clean room and had everything you needed. Staff friendly will definitely go back sometime

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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
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Popular places to visit

Lakeside featuring heritage architecture and railway items

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 quaint area.

Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeside which includes 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

Activities

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

AU$113
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Small-Group Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District Day Tour

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

AU$148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

AU$113
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

AU$143
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
Literary Lake District Visit with Interactive Travel Guide

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

AU$25
per traveller
Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

AU$21
per traveller
Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
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Cities near Backbarrow

Steamtrain passing through Newby Bridge.

Newby Bridge