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Barrow in Furness

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About Barrow in Furness

Barrow in Furness is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Dalton in Furness, 32km from Hardknott Pass.

Barrow in Furness is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 55,489, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Barrow in Furness sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barrow in Furness to your route.

About Barrow in Furness

The Majestic Hotel (formerly Hotel Majestic) located at Schneider Square in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England is a 3-star Grade II listed hotel constructed in 1904. The building was designed by JY McIntosh and contains elements of Edwardian and Jacobean architecture. It is also noted for its striking rounded Flemish

Read more gables. £1.7 million was spent on refurbishing the hotel in 2008 by developers One Leisure, although ownership of the Majestic, and its nearby sister hotel the Imperial, have since been transferred. The majority of the building's ground floor level is occupied by an Italian restaurant named Francesca's.

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Barrow in Furness is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1109 latitude, -3.2276 longitude.

What is the population of Barrow in Furness?

Barrow in Furness has a population of approximately 55,489 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
55,489
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.1109, -3.2276

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Barrow in Furness

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Lakeland Motor Museum

Riverside museum at Backbarrow with 30,000 exhibits including 140 classic vehicles and a dedicated exhibition on the Campbells' Bluebird land and water speed record machines.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Hardknott Pass

England's steepest road with gradients of 1-in-3, a white-knuckle single-track pass through the Lake District with a Roman fort at the top.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hardknott Pass Summit

England's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Windermere

England's largest natural lake, stretching over 10 miles through the heart of the Lake District with stunning mountain backdrops.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Wrynose Pass

A wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Wastwater

England's deepest lake, ringed by towering screes, voted Britain's favourite view and reached by a single dramatic dead-end road.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Scafell Pike

England's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Barrow in Furness

  • 32 kmHardknott PassEngland's steepest road with gradients of 1-in-3, a white-knuckle single-track pass through the Lake District with a Roman fort at the top.
  • 33 kmHardknott Pass SummitEngland's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
  • 35 kmWrynose PassA wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.
  • 37 kmWastwaterEngland's deepest lake, ringed by towering screes, voted Britain's favourite view and reached by a single dramatic dead-end road.
  • 38 kmScafell PikeEngland's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
  • 44 kmKirkstone PassThe Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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