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 NZ$210 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$210
16 Mar - 17 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! (370 reviews)
Room was not cleaned so no coffees or toilet paper. Hotel was not very warm heating had been turned down and it was minus 5 outside . Swimming pool water wasn’t very warm . We ordered food and drinks went to pay and then they added vat on top wasn’t advertised anywhere about this . Staff were very ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is NZ$347 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$347
11 Mar - 12 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,225 reviews)
We arrived at the hotel and were greeted by the loveliest staff! We were then kindly given an upgrade from a snug room to a superior double with lake views which absolutely made our stay! Such a king gesture. This is our 5th time visiting we try to make it at least twice a year!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
The price is NZ$390 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$390
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (875 reviews)
Fantastic facilities and very friendly staff

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Ambleside Salutation 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,433 reviews)
Yes. Perfect

Reviewed on 11 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 ...
9.4/10 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 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 walkable 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

NZ$134
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

NZ$134
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

NZ$171
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
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