How far is it from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head?

The distance between Backbarrow and Ghyll Head is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head?

The drive from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head?

The fastest route from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Ghyll Head from Backbarrow?

Ghyll Head lies roughly to the north-east of Backbarrow.

Are there charging stations between Backbarrow and Ghyll Head?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head, including Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW); Busher Walk, Kendal (50 kW); Canal Street, South Lakeland (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 47.

Backbarrow Ghyll Head

Distance: 7 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head takes about 10 min via A592. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 7 mi

1 Depart right onto Brow Edge Road 31 yd
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 Turn slightly right 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly left 10 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight 5 mi
6 Turn sharp right onto Ghyll Head Road 128 yd
7 Arrive onto Ghyll Head Road

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The return trip from Ghyll Head to Backbarrow covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

47 chargers

Booths, South LakelandBooths, South Lakeland, England, LA9 4DP50 kW
Busher Walk, KendalBusher Walk, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RQ50 kW
Canal Street, South LakelandCanal Street, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA12 7LA50 kW
Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideLow Fold Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DN50 kW
Oxenholme Road, KendalOxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL50 kW

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Ghyll Head → Far Sawrey4 mi · 20 min Ghyll Head → Sadgill19 mi · 30 min Ghyll Head → Heathwaite, Cumbria4 mi · 10 min Ghyll Head → Row, Cumbria 28 mi · 15 min Ghyll Head → Bouth9 mi · 15 min Ghyll Head → High Yewdale10 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 August 2026.

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How far is it from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head?: The distance between Backbarrow and Ghyll Head is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head?: The drive from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head?: The fastest route from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Ghyll Head from Backbarrow?: Ghyll Head lies roughly to the north-east of Backbarrow.
Are there charging stations between Backbarrow and Ghyll Head?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbarrow to Ghyll Head, including Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW); Busher Walk, Kendal (50 kW); Canal Street, South Lakeland (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 47.

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