Barrow is a 1,493-foot (455 m) Wainwright in the North Western fells of the Lake District. On a clear day from the summit you can appreciate the view across the fells of the Coledale Round, the Skiddaw massif, the Helvellyn range, Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake. Much of Barrow is covered in heather.

Biene

September 4, 2016

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Splendid views far beyond Bassenthwaite Lake to Keswick and Derwent Water all around 360°

David Howells

June 27, 2021

Hiking

My last Wainwright of the day after doing the Coledale Horseshoe and what a view from the last one. Great views down over Keswick and across towards Skiddaw and Blencathra.

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1. Barrow Summit – Barrow Summit loop from Braithwaite

5.21km

01:56

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Barrow Summit – Outerside Summit loop from Braithwaite

8.30km

03:06

520m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Outerside Summit – Causey Pike loop from Braithwaite

14.7km

06:16

970m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Above Derwent, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Barrow Summit

1. Barrow Summit – Barrow Summit loop from Braithwaite

2. Barrow Summit – Outerside Summit loop from Braithwaite

3. Outerside Summit – Causey Pike loop from Braithwaite

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