Barf (Lake District)
Barf is a fell in the north-western Lake District in Cumbria, UK. It stands on the south-western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake. Barf is well known for a whitewashed pillar of rock on the lower slopes, the so-called "Bishop's Rock" or "Bishop of Barf". The name is thought to be a derivative of "burgh".
| Barf | |
|---|---|
Barf and Beckstones | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 20 m |
| Parent peak | Lord's Seat |
| Listing | Wainwright |
| Coordinates | 54°37′48″N 3°13′05″W |
| Geography | |
Barf Location in Lake District, UK | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, North Western Fells |
| OS grid | NY216267 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 89, 90, Explorer OL4 |
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