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Bassenthwaite

The national nature reserve of Bassenthwaite Lake is a tranquil finger of water sitting in the lofty shadow of Skiddaw. This wildlife-rich body of water is fringed with a mosaic of reed beds, fen marshland, woodlands and wildflower meadows, and is perhaps best known for the spectacular sight of ospreys diving into the waters for fish. A new lottery-funded scheme, Bassenthwaite Reflections, is helping to protect the lake’s vulnerable plant and animal life through community involvement.

The peaceful village of Bassenthwaite, centred on its old inn, sits in a quiet valley at the north end of the lake. To the south is Mirehouse, an 18th century house and garden with literary links to Tennyson, Coleridge and Wordsworth.

Culture & Heritage

The earliest known settlement is at Castle How, an Iron Age hill fort on the western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, but it wasn’t until the arrival of Christianity in the middle of the 6th century that mankind’s deeper footprint became visible. Saint Saint Kentigern is believed to have preached at Crosthwaite (east of Keswick) in AD 556 while a few years later Saint Bega is thought to have founded a church bearing her name on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake – even if the current church only dates to around AD950.
 
Bassenthwaite village probably got its name from the Vikings who settled here after chopping down a few trees. After 1066, the whole area came under the rule of the Earls of Egremont, with the Manor of Bassenthwaite now part of the Barony of Allerdale. The locals made their living from farming and fishing, but also did some mining and some weaving from the wool of Herdwick sheep: the area became known for a rough-spun, undyed cloth known as ‘Skiddaw Grey.’ Over time the weaving process became mechanised and several mills were built, including one at Millbeck on the flanks of Skiddaw that produced large large quantities of caps, blankets and flannels for export to slave plantations in the Americas.

Nearby Mirehouse has been owned by the Spedding family since 1802. During the early 19th century, the house became a literary hotbed for the Lake poets – William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey and Thomas Carlyle. Alfred Tennyson stayed here in 1835 and composed the lines on Excalibur for Morte d’Arthur whilst sitting on the lakeshore.
 
The construction of the railway line between Penrith and Cockermouth in 1864 brought Victorian tourists in their droves, all eager to enjoy the wild scenery around Keswick and Bassenthwaite so lyrically described by Wordsworth and the other Lake poets. Most of the area’s older hotels and guesthouses date from this time.


Surrounding Areas

Whinlatter - Whinlatter is England's only true mountain forest. Rising 1000ft above sea level, the forest and visitor centre provides a whole range of outdoor activities for everyone. Start at the visitor centre where the staff will give information and help plan your day. 

Keswick - It's central location makes Keswick the perfect place to stay when planning to explore the Lake District. The town is surrounded famous Lakeland hills such has Grizedale Pike, Skiddaw and Catbells.

Skiddaw - Skiddaw dominates Bassenthwaite Lake and at 931 metres it is one of the largest peaks in the Lake District.
This mountain is one of the oldest formations in the Lake District (and indeed in Europe). This fell is also an extinct Volcano.


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GLACIAL WATERS

The glacial waters of Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater were once joined together as one long lake until river-borne deposits from the rivers Derwent, Greta and Pow Beck silted up the central section to form two separate bodies of water. Both lakes are the shallowest in the Lake District, with an average depth of only 5.5 m (18 ft).

THE BISHOP OF BARF

In 1783 the newly appointed Bishop of Derry was on his way to Whitehaven to take a boat to Ireland. He stopped for the night at an inn beside Bassenthwaite Lake and, after consuming several drinks, wagered that he could ride his pony to the top of Barf, a nearby hill. Halfway up the pony stumbled at a large rock and fell, killing both horse and rider. The large rock (known as Bishop Rock) is painted white in remembrance of this futile act, while at the foot of the slope is another white-painted rock known as The Clerk where the bishop and his pony were buried.

CELTIC SWORDS

In the early 1800s, one of the finest Celtic swords ever found in Britain was discovered in a field near Wythop Mill. The sword and its highly decorated sheath are now on display in the British Museum.

ALFRED TENNYSON

Alfred Tennyson stayed at Mirehouse, Bassenthwaite in 1835 and composed the lines on Excalibur for Morte d’Arthur whilst sitting on the lakeshore. It is said that the lake was a model for the lake into which Excalibur was thrown. A memorial stone depicting the sword and a hand rising from the water, erected by the Tennyson Society, stands by the lake shore.

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    Family Bedroom at Lake District Castle Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lake District Castle Inn

    Address

    Lake District Castle Inn, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RG

    Telephone

    0176 877 6401

    info@lakedistrictcastleinn.com

    Keswick

    Nestled near Keswick within the picturesque Lake District National Park lies Lake District Castle Inn Hotel, originally a coaching Inn dating back to 1770. Surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Cumbrian mountains and with views of the serene…

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  8. Foraging
    Foraging
    Forage and Cookery Course

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    07423753212

    info@totallywilduk.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…

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  9. Optical Illusions at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Optical Illusions at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
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    Eyelusion Exhibition at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Eyelusion Exhibition at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Eyelusion Exhibition at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Optical Illusions at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    The Ames Room at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    The Anti Gravity Room at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Eyelusion Exhibition at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Eyelusion Exhibition at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Eyelusion Exhibition at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    The Puzzling Place

    Address

    Museum Square, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DZ

    Telephone

    017687 75102

    info@puzzlingplace.co.uk

    Keswick

    An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive exhibits to amaze the whole family, young and old! Do you believe your eyes?

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  10. Exterior and Grounds at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior and Grounds at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior and Stairs at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Double Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lounge Area in a Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bedroom with Seating Area at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lounge Area in a Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Delicious Breakfast from Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior and Grounds at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior and Stairs at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Double Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lounge Area in a Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bedroom with Seating Area at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lounge Area in a Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Delicious Breakfast from Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

    Address

    Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RE

    Telephone

    017687 76551

    reservations@armathwaite-hall.com

    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite

    The privately owned, four star 17th century former stately home, has 42 individually designed bedrooms, wood panelled public rooms, real log fire, Lake View Restaurant, six conference rooms, croquet lawn, tennis courts and spa facility.

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  11. Double bedroom at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Double bedroom at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Twin bedroom at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
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    Double bedroom at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Twin bedroom at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
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    Bathroom at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Living space at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Dining area at Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Skiddaw at The Lingholm Estate

    Address

    The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Cumbria, CA12 5TZ

    Telephone

    017687 74238

    stay@thelingholmestate.co.uk

    Portinscale

    One of the apartments in the estate's Grade II listed Victorian house and steeped in history, Skiddaw served as a creative sanctuary for Beatrix Potter in the late 1890s. It was from these bedroom windows that she captured the view for her piece…

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  12. Visitors watch live music performances on stage at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors watch live music performances on stage at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Sporting event participants running during an event at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Sporting event participants cycling during an event at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Aerial view of tents and visitors at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    DJ performs live on stage at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Live performer plays saxophone on the CamperVan Live Lounge stage at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors watch live music performances on stage at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Sporting event participants running during an event at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Sporting event participants cycling during an event at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Aerial view of tents and visitors at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    DJ performs live on stage at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Live performer plays saxophone on the CamperVan Live Lounge stage at Keswick Mountain Festival in Keswick, Lake District
    Keswick Mountain Festival

    Address

    Crow Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Keswick

    Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (15-17 May 2026) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!

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  13. Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Signage, Outdoor Seating, and Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
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    Food and Bread at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Train Carriage and Outdoor Space at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Entrance and Steps to Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Signage, Outdoor Seating, and Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Interior View of The Carriage Cafe at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food Options at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea Stands with Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food and Bread at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Train Carriage and Outdoor Space at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Entrance and Steps to Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Carriage Café at Bassenthwaite Lake Station

    Address

    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YL

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    The romantic ambience and art-deco features of the stunning train carriages make this a truly unique experience that is not to be missed by locomotive lovers, film enthusiasts and foodies alike! Breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas are catered for…

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  14. Photo of a full moon
    Photo of a full moon
    Full Moon Women's Circle - Worm Moon

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    07810890528

    jen@lakelandwellbeing.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District

    The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…

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  15. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Half day Landscape Photography Workshop

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    0782729869

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join photographer Steve Blake on a half day workshop

    Whinlatter's beautiful woodland environment is a perfect setting in which to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography.

    You'll explore different elements and techniques of landscape…

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  16. Two horses full frontal face shot with the wind blowing their manes - one chestnut and one black
    Two horses full frontal face shot with the wind blowing their manes - one chestnut and one black
    Calvert Stables Open Day

    Address

    Calvert Lakes Riding Centre, Old Windebrowe, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NT

    Telephone

    01768772250

    stables@calvertlakes.org.uk

    Keswick

    Join us for our fantastic Calvert Stables Open Day and experience the yard like never before. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to meet our ponies, explore our facilities, and learn more about what we offer. Throughout the day,…

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  17. Forest Bathing
    Forest Bathing
    Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Spring

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    07810890528

    jen@lakelandwellbeing.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.

    Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection…

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  18. Room on the Broom
    Room on the Broom
    Room on the Broom Cauldron Walk

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Iggety Ziggety Zaggety Zoom!
    Walk with a witch and her cauldron and broom!

    Help collect the ingredients from the forest for a magic spell.

    Meet at the visitor centre.

    Suitable for ages 5+, pushchair friendly route.

    No dogs sorry.

    £6 per child…

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    A group of runners in a forest
    Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K 2026

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    info@wilddeerevents.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    ️ Conquer Whinlatter! – Trail Half Marathon & 10K – May 2026 ️
    Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most scenic trail events in the Lake District?

    Join Wild Deer Events in May 2026 for the Whinlatter Trail Half Marathon & 10K, a…

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  20. Exterior at Brun Lea Guest House in Keswick, Lake District
    Exterior at Brun Lea Guest House in Keswick, Lake District
    Brun Lea Guest House

    Address

    Brun Lea Guest House, 1-3 Stanger St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JU

    Telephone

    017687 74247

    brunlea@live.com

    Keswick

    We are a long established, 1981, family-run guest house, with friendly, relaxing atmosphere. We have a range of comfortably furnished rooms all with colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and serve an excellent breakfast.

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