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Barrow (Newlands)
455m (1493ft)

The North Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Barrow (Newlands) as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 187)

You can find Barrow (Newlands) & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL4 The English Lakes - North Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Maps (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


See Barrow (Newlands) and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Barrow (Newlands) and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Barrow (Newlands) by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c299 Causey Pike from Braithwaite

Shorter alternative for shorter days

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 7.25ml (11.5km)
Ascent:3,013ft (918m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c408 Grisedale Pike and Causey Pike from Braithwaite

Superb high level route with great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10ml (16km)
Ascent:4,641ft (1,414m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c310 The Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

Superb round with fabulous views & variation

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12ml (19km)
Ascent:5,261ft (1,603m)
Time:9.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 9 Icon (Very Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Barrow (Newlands) Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Barrow (Newlands)

Michael Nolan walked up Barrow (Newlands) on November 29th, 2023 [from/via/route] Braithwaite [with] Morag [weather] Lovely brilliant frozen ground crisp with blue sky & good visibility

Clare Tait climbed Barrow (Newlands) on August 13th, 2023 [from/via/route] A beautiful walk up from Braithwaite, taking in the base of Outerside & returning via Barrow. [with] Charlie [weather] Dappled sunshine. - Our no 88 Wainwright

David Higginbottom bagged Barrow (Newlands) on July 3rd, 2023 [from/via/route] Route 408 [with] Carolyn [weather] Good

Michael Austin hiked Barrow (Newlands) on August 21st, 2022 [from/via/route] C112

Steve Lucas summited Barrow (Newlands) on May 7th, 2023 [with] On my own

Paul Macey conquered Barrow (Newlands) on June 15th, 2023 [from/via/route] Using walk c408 [with] Luke [weather] Sunny & warm 23 degrees at start 25 at end cloud built later in day - Missed out Hopegill Head & Sand Hill as had climbed yesterday new path not on map to bypass these after Hobcarton Crag

Geoff Hand scaled Barrow (Newlands) on June 6th, 2023 [from/via/route] George Fisher Expresso, From Keswick, first Cat Bells, then onto Rowling end & Causey Pike. Back by Barrow & Little Braithwaire & Ullock. Lovely day. [with] Tess. [weather] Beautiful wall to wall sunshine! - Nice little scramble up Rowling End.

Richard Fulcher walked up Barrow (Newlands) on November 28th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in Braithwaite after a breakfast at Basecamp (farm shop). Walked up via Braithwaite Lodge & then back via Stonycroft Gill & the Newlands road, turning off to reach Braithwaite Lodge again. [with] Jen [weather] Sunny - Finished with a pint in the Coledale Inn.

Ian Ashton climbed Barrow (Newlands) on April 1st, 2023 [with] With jph

Caroline Winter bagged Barrow (Newlands) on February 1st, 2023 [from/via/route] Braithwaite, route via lodge, Barrow, Outerside [with] Solo [weather] Low cloud over Causey Pike. Drizzle, turning to rain & rough winds - Good views back over Braithwaite & rainbow framing the village. A few routes to get into Barrow. Considered continuing to Causey Pike, but unpleasant weather & poor visibility.

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Barrow (Newlands)

Laura & Tilly enjoying the view from summit of Barrow (Newlands)

Laura & Tilly enjoying the view from summit of Barrow (Newlands)

Photo: David Baines (21)

Whiteless Pike, Wandhope, Eel Crag, Hobcarton Pike and Grizedale Pike - with Causey Pike, Barrow (Newlands) and Derwent Water in the foreground from Clough Head

Whiteless Pike, Wandhope, Eel Crag, Hobcarton Pike and Grizedale Pike - with Causey Pike, Barrow (Newlands) and Derwent Water in the foreground from Clough Head

Photo: Gerry Ball (25)

High Spy (North Top), High Spy, Maiden Moor, Hindscarth (left), Robinson, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Causey Pike, Barrow (Newlands) (centre), Newlands, Bassenthwaite Lake, Swinside, Skiddaw, Derwent Water and Blencathra (right) beyond from Cat Bells (Catbells)

High Spy (North Top), High Spy, Maiden Moor, Hindscarth (left), Robinson, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Causey Pike, Barrow (Newlands) (centre), Newlands, Bassenthwaite Lake, Swinside, Skiddaw, Derwent Water and Blencathra (right) beyond from Cat Bells (Catbells)

Photo: Steve Truwick (4)


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