Barrow (Lake District)
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| Barrow | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Barrow seen from the Newlands Valley; note the light-coloured fans of mining spoil | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 60 m (197 ft) |
| Parent peak | Outerside |
| Listing | Wainwright |
| Coordinates | 54°35′09″N 3°11′49″W / 54.585799°N 3.197034°W |
| Geography | |
  Barrow Location in Lake District, UK | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, North Western Fells |
| OS grid | NY226218 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 89, 90 OS Explorer 4 |
Barrow is a small fell in the English Lake District in the county of Cumbria which reaches a height of 455 metres (1,494 feet). It is in the Newlands Valley 2.5 miles (4 km) south-west of Keswick. Although comparatively small in height, Barrow commands an all-round view, with the vales of Keswick and Newlands being visible. The name of the fell originates from the Anglo Saxon language meaning a hill or long ridge.
Barrow is a slender ridge climbing south-west from Braithwaite. At the summit it turns due west across the depression of Barrow Door, diverted by the valley of Stonycroft Gill. Beyond the col are Stile End and Outerside. The valley of Coledale lies to the north-west and Newlands Beck forms the eastern boundary.
Ascents
Ascents of the fell are usually started from either the Newlands Valley or Braithwaite, both providing a short ramble which can be combined with the adjoining higher fell of Outerside. The climb from Newlands starts at the hamlet of Stair and utilises an old mine road up Stonycroft Gill up to a height of 350 metres (1,148 feet) before veering back east to attain the summit. There are two paths from Braithwaite; one follows the northern ridge of the fell while the other approaches up the valley of Barrow Gill.
