Newby Bridge and Bigland Barrow

Jim Grindle

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This is a lovely, tranquil ramble over lower Lakeland fells on the fringe of the National Park. We met nobody at all in mid-week, so it might be a good refuge for times when the Lakes are crowded, or a chance to walk when the higher fells have poor weather. The going is mostly fairly good and the five stiles are all towards the end of the walk. The views were not good on the day that we walked it, but I know that they are excellent on better days.

England - North England - Cumbria - Lake District - South West

Features

Birds, Butterflies, Flowers, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Lake/Loch, Moor, Mountains, Pub, Public Transport, Restaurant, River, Wildlife, Woodland

01/04/2012 - Sarah Freshwater

This is an excellent walk and, as suggested, good to do when you have had enough of the crowds on the more popular walks. The Swan Inn is a huge hotel/spa so plenty of parking available - they have a good bar with a couple of real ales and their location right on the river makes it an ideal place for a post-walk drink as they have a long terrace. Please be aware that after you return to waymark 18 from the tower, the path toward the stream goes through a very long field as it follows the yellow waymarks on the posts etc. To access the field there is a gate and as we approached we were surprised to be greeted by about 6 pigs which immediately surrounded the gate and therefore we would not suggest opening it for fear of an escape! We clambered over it and the pigs just ignored us as we continued on our way however you should be aware as the field has many shrubs and overgrown areas so others may get a shock if the pigs emerge from some distance into it. Used to sheep and cows but this was a new one for us!