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Burneside

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Burneside

Burneside works well as a base: 10 minutes from Staveley, 12km from Lake Windermere.

Burneside is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,017, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Burneside 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 Burneside to your route.

About Burneside

Burneside () is a small village in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. It is located to the north of Kendal and to the south east of Staveley, on the River Kent, just upstream from the confluence of the River Sprint. It has about 3,000 inhabitants. By the time of the 2011, Census Burneside had been transformed

Read more into an electoral ward only. The population of this ward was 1,888. The village is split between the civil parishes of Strickland Ketel, to the west of the River Kent, and Strickland Roger to the east. Burneside railway station is situated on the Windermere Branch Line, with services to Windermere to the north west, Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line, and Lancaster to the south. Burneside is around 10 miles (16 km) from the M6 motorway.

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Where is Burneside located?

Burneside is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.3527 latitude, -2.7615 longitude.

What is the population of Burneside?

Burneside has a population of approximately 1,017 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,017
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.3527, -2.7615

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 Burneside

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

12 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Kirkstone Pass

The Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.

16 km · about 20 min 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Lake District National Park

England's largest national park with dramatic lakes, rugged fells, and literary heritage of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

24 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Helvellyn

England's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.

25 km · about 30 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Aira Force

A 65-foot waterfall plunging through a wooded gorge near Ullswater, with stone bridges framing the cascade.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Burneside

  • 16 kmKirkstone PassThe Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.
  • 25 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
  • 25 kmWrynose PassA wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.
  • 27 kmHardknott Pass SummitEngland's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
  • 27 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 28 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.

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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