Sir John Barrow Monument

No. 28 of 4,523 in the Lake District, No. 27 for history. History, 18.5 km from Coniston, just outside the Lake District National Park.

Sir John Barrow Monument
Photo: mauldy, CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed monument to Sir John Barrow.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Website
ulverstoncouncil.org.uk/education/the-sir-john-barrow-monumentOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.81 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Old Park WoodStay, 20 km from Coniston, just outside the parkCamping
Bigland Hall Caravan ParkStay, 15 km from ConistonCamping
Longlands Caravan ParkStay, 15 km from Coniston, just outside the parkCamping
Longlands Caravan ParkStay, 16 km from Coniston, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Farmers19 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Swan Inn19 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Rose and Crown19 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Hope & Anchor19 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Coronation Hall19 km from Coniston, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Laurel and Hardy Museum19 km from Coniston, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Roxy Cinema19 km from Coniston, just outside the parkRainy day
Ulverston Leisure Centre20 km from Coniston, just outside the parkRainy day