Barrow Manor

Barrow Manor

The Lake District Peninsulas

The Lake District Peninsulas are a unique region in South Cumbria, rich in coastal walks and surrounded by sea and rolling hills and varied landscapes. They are within easy reach of the main visitor attractions and the Western and Southern Lakes, but also possess many treasures of their own and much to interest the visitor.

The Furness Peninsula

The Furness Peninsula lies at the foot of the Western Lake District and offers easy access to the stunning locations of this wilder and more remote region. Characterised by its coastal locations with views across Morecambe Bay and lovely walks, the area offers a many visitor locations such as the South Lakes Wild Animal Park in Dalton-in-Furness, where you can see and get close to an amazing variety of wild animals from all over the world.

From Victorian town of Barrow-in-Furness to the cobbled streets of Ulverston, the Furness Peninsula will not fail to surprise and delight the visitor. Furness Abbey is worth exploring, it's one of the richest Cistercian monasteries in England, and upstaged only by Yorkshire's Fountains Abbey. This impressive 700 year old site features soaring ruined walls of red sandstone.

At The Dock Museum in Barrow you can learn all about the region's maritime history, after which you might like to take a short drive over the bridge to Walney Island and stroll amongst the sand dunes in one of Walney's two nature reserves, where you will find many rare wild flowers and birds.

The nearby Duddon Valley is ideal for a lazy picnic on the banks of the crystal clear river, or you can visit the delightful Georgian market town of Broughton-in-Furness. The oldest building here is thought to be St Mary's Church, first built in Saxon times.

From Barrow if you travel eastward on the A590 you will arrive at the historic market town of Ulverston with its cobbled streets, the birthplace of Stan Laurel. Don't miss a visit to the world's only Laurel and Hardy Museum, which has an amazing amount of memorabilia, including letters, photographs, personal items and furniture.

Ulverston marks the start of the 70 mile Cumbrian Way, for those who love walking, or closer at hand, if you walk up to the Hoad Monument on Hoad Hill, you will be rewarded with stunning coastal views across to Blackpool - on a clear day you can see Blackpool Tower from here.

Heading east again through Greenodd, why not stop and park up at the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway. From here you can take a ride on the steam train over to Lakeside for a sail on Lake Windermere.

The Cartmel Peninsula

Towards the south of Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge lies the Cartmel Peninsula. At its centre is the picturesque village of Cartmel, famed for its ancient 12th century Cartmel Priory with beautiful stained glass windows, modern sculptures, and ancient choir stalls. The Cartmel Village Shop sells the best sticky toffee pudding in the region as well as lots of other tasty treats. On race days the village buzzes with life as visitors from across the country come to watch the popular Cartmel races.

From Cartmel it's a short drive across country to visit historic Holker Hall, a fabulous country estate and one of Britain's best-loved stately homes. The west wing is open to the public and you can take a tour of the magical, award-winning gardens where there are so many exciting things to see, including a magnificent water cascade tumbling in layered steps down from a 17th century marble statue of Neptune through rhododendrons and oak trees.

Continuing along the coast road from Holker you'll enjoy magnificent views across Morecambe Bay as you drive to Grange-over-Sands, a real hidden gem, known as 'Lakeland's Riviera' because of its exceptionally mild climate. There's a mile-long seaside promenade, great shops and lovely ornamental gardens with rare ducks and geese, and plenty of cafes and tearooms where you can enjoy a good meal as well or simply relax with a cream tea or a bowl of sticky toffee pudding.

Grange is only 7 miles from Lake Windermere, with Cartmel being even closer, making both places ideal locations to stay if you wish to explore the many attractions of the Lake District, but also get away from the crowds. There is plenty of accommodation in the area for those who wish to stay from hotels to self catering cottages. This is also a popular destination for special family or group events such as wedding and you can even stay in Grange's oldest historic building, Hardcragg Hall, a 16th century manor house now used for holiday lets, for that truly special occasion.

The author is a creative web designer living in the Lake District Cumbria http://www.lakeland-webdesign.co.uk.

Squeal Barrow $14.99 Squeal Barrow - Art Print

Barrow Boy $39.99 Barrow Boy - Giclee Print

A Barrow of Guns $24.99 A Barrow of Guns - Photographic Print

A Barrow of Chicks $24.99 A Barrow of Chicks - Photographic Print

Barrow Shipyard $24.99 Barrow Shipyard - Photographic Print

Shaftesbury's Barrow $39.99 Shaftesbury's Barrow - Giclee Print

The blossomming barrow $89.99 Reint Withaar The blossomming barrow - Framed Art Print

Blossomming Barrow $124.99 Reint Withaar Blossomming Barrow - Framed Art Print

Barrow of Blooms $34.99 Abbott Fuller Graves Barrow of Blooms - Art Print

Barrow $29.24 No Synopsis Available

Eskimo Sports at Barrow, Alaska Photograph - Barrow, AK $19.99 Eskimo Sports at Barrow, Alaska Photograph - Barrow, AK - Premium Poster

Barrow In Furness to Lancaster $82 Travel from Barrow In Furness to Lancaster by train

Barrow In Furness to London $201 Travel from Barrow In Furness to London by train

Barrow In Furness to Manchester $93 Travel from Barrow In Furness to Manchester by train

Barrow In Furness to Glasgow $106 Travel from Barrow In Furness to Glasgow by train

Barrow In Furness to St Bees $28 Travel from Barrow In Furness to St Bees by train

To the Manor Born $4.99 To the Manor Born

Lady of the Manor $169.99 Lady of the Manor

MILKWOOD MANOR $103.74 MILKWOOD MANOR

Meerkat Manor $8.99 Meerkat Manor

To The Manor Born $15.79 To The Manor Born

Gorilla Manor $7.49 Gorilla Manor

Dreamland Manor $14.49 Dreamland Manor

Joyce Manor $8.49 Joyce Manor

Racing Greyhound Pups in a Barrow $24.99 Racing Greyhound Pups in a Barrow - Photographic Print

Japanese Peddler with a Crowded Barrow $24.99 Japanese Peddler with a Crowded Barrow - Photographic Print

Children In Wheel Barrow Race $19.99 Children In Wheel Barrow Race - Premium Poster

Clyde Barrow, 1934 $39.99 Bonnie Parker Clyde Barrow, 1934 - Photographic Print

Political Map of Barrow, AK $19.99 Political Map of Barrow, AK - Premium Poster

Old Farmer Strapped to Barrow $39.99 Old Farmer Strapped to Barrow - Giclee Print