Accommodation in and around Barras, Cumbria

Barras: Kirkby Stephen 5 miles. The pretty, rural hamlet of Barras sits on a high promontory between Kirkby Stephen and the head of Arkengarthdale, a truly stunning and secluded area. A sleepy backwater, it is surrounded by traditional farm meadows and picturesque pastures and fells. The traditional market town of Kirkby Stephen, once home to cotton mills and a large manufacturer of shoes and woollen hats, today hosts a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. Enjoy many excellent walks and cycle routes nearby, explore the magnificent Howgill Fells or take a ride on the Settle to Carlisle railway. A superb location with the whole of the mystical Lake District National Park and the stunning Yorkshire Dales at your fingertips.