Backbarrow, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Backbarrow is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 512. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 512 |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.2555°, -2.9882° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.7 inches (1,619 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Backbarrow
Backbarrow is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.2555°N, 2.9882°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 in |
Backbarrow has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (3.6").
Schools in Backbarrow
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Bridge CE School | - | - | - | - |
| Leven Valley C of E Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Backbarrow
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC |
Museums in Backbarrow
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood | ||||
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Dove Cottage | ||||
| From Auschwitz to Ambleside | ||||
| Furness Abbey Visitor Centre | ||||
| Hawkshead Grammar School | ||||
| Hay Bridge Nature Reserve | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Laurel and Hardy Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Sir John Barrow Cottage | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill | ||||
| The Armitt Museum & Library | ||||
| The Lumberjills' Story | ||||
| The Ruskin Museum | ||||
| The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction | ||||
| Windermere Jetty |
Libraries in Backbarrow
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Askam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalton-in-Furness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ulverston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Backbarrow
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Barrow Outdoor Market | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Ulverston Auction Mart |
Hotels in Backbarrow
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Backbarrow
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Backbarrow
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Backbarrow
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Backbarrow
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Backbarrow
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Backbarrow
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Coniston Brewing Co Ltd | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Stringers | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Ulverston Brewing Company | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Backbarrow
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Backbarrow
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Backbarrow
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cartmel Fell Post Office | |
| Greenodd Post Office | |
| Leven Valley Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Backbarrow
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Street Centre | ||
| Unity | ||
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Backbarrow
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Colton Parish Church, Holy Trinity | |
| Rookhow | |
| Silver lane Methodist Church | |
| St Annes | |
| St Anthony's Church | |
| St Luke's Church | |
| St Mary's Church, Stavely in Cartmel | |
| St Paul's Church | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| Tottlebank Baptist Church |
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Waterfalls Near Backbarrow
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Backbarrow.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Force Falls |
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Backbarrow has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.
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