Backbarrow

Travel 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.
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.
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

3.5 out of 5
Lakeland Village Ulverston England
The price is ₩187,555 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
₩187,555
₩225,070 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (380 reviews)
Friendly and welcoming staff, lovely clean room and great breakfast.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is ₩261,276 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
₩261,276
₩313,531 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,254 reviews)
Excellent stay, highly recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
The price is ₩362,027 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
₩362,027
₩434,432 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (893 reviews)
Underwhelming. This is a very ordinary hotel, despite the hot tubs, pool and spa. The decor is vile, all dull browns with turquoise. In the “Troutbeck” room there is a nasty trip hazard into the bathroom. A stubbed toe was annoying but a cracked skull would have been more so. Tip: if it’s not fixed ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
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Watch Tree Apartment

Watch Tree Apartment

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

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Watch Tree Apartment
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,461 reviews)
Great views from the lodge and clean rooms with lots of amenities. Windermere Lake was a 25 minute drive which was really convenient and Lancaster was a 15 minute drive. Although it was a short stay, we really loved our time here!

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

4 out of 5
The Lodge, Kendal Road Windermere England
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre ...
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Lakeside showing 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 exploring the galleries in Lakeland Motor Museum during your trip to Backbarrow. Check out 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 with a stop 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