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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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    Train Carriage and Outdoor Space at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
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    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
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    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
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.

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    Exterior and Grounds at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    Double Bedroom at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    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
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    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
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    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. Nell Gyynn
    Nell Gyynn
    Nell Gwynn

    Address

    Theatre By The Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    +441768206076

    laura.knights@theatrebythelake.com

    Keswick

    London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm.

    Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go…

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    Exterior at Theatre By The Lake in Keswick, Lake District
    Exterior of Keswick Alhambra Cinema in Keswick, Lake District, home of the Keswick Film Festival
    Rheged Cinema entrance near Penrith, Cumbria
    Exterior at Theatre By The Lake in Keswick, Lake District
    Exterior of Keswick Alhambra Cinema in Keswick, Lake District, home of the Keswick Film Festival
    Rheged Cinema entrance near Penrith, Cumbria
    Keswick Film Festival

    Address

    Keswick Film Festival, The Alhambra Cinema, St John's St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AG

    Telephone

    017687 72195

    admin@keswickfilmfestival.org

    St John's St, Keswick

    Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria’s premiere cinematic event bringing the best of international and independent cinema from across the world for those who love films and the beautiful setting of the Lake District.

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  13. 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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    Tramper Hire - Whinlatter
    Off-road mobility scooter hire at Whinlatter Forest

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Keswick

    Explore the woodland and take in the dramatic scenery overlooking Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw in England’s highest mountain forest.

    ​Two Trampers are available daily at the visitor centre from 10:30am onwards for 4 hours.

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  15. Optical Illusions at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
    Optical Illusions at The Puzzling Place in Keswick, Lake District
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    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
    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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  16. Food and drink from The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food and drink from The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    Double bedroom at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    Exterior of The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Real log fire and seating at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bar and bar seating at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    The Pheasant Inn - Food & Drink

    Address

    The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YE

    Telephone

    017687 76234

    info@the-pheasant.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Unspoiled traditional inn with every modern comfort in understated luxury.

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  17. Bassenthwaite
    Bassenthwaite
    Bassenthwaite Lake

    Address

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    Bassenthwaite Lake, owned by the National Park Authority, is 4 miles long and 3/4 mile wide, and 70ft deep and home to the rare vendace fish species.

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  18. Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Bathroom inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Shower room inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Bathroom inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Shower room inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
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    Shower room inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Keswick Bridge

    Address

    Keswick Bridge, Brundholme Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NL

    Telephone

    017687 73591

    enquiries@keswickbridge.com

    Keswick

    At Keswick Bridge, you will find a mixture of 1-3 bed lodges. We can cater for up to 8 guests (sofa bed in every lodge). We are Self Catering, and you will find all the amenities you need in your lodge. Relax in your open plan living dining kitchen…

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    Child uses VR headset to view the Lake District.
    Outside In

    Address

    Station Road, Keswick, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF

    Telephone

    01768773263

    info@keswickmuseum.org.uk

    Keswick

    Inside just got interesting.

    Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is reimagined. Sound, story and digital exploration blend into a hands-on experience that's full of life, built for curious minds and restless feet of all ages…

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  20. Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages
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    Sally's Cottages
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    Sally's Cottages
    Sally's Cottages

    Address

    7 St John's Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AP

    Telephone

    017687 80571

    sally@sallyscottages.co.uk

    Keswick

    Sally's Cottages is an award-winning, local, family run holiday cottage letting agency in Keswick with 500 self-catering holiday cottages in the Lake District and Cumbria, including over 700 dog-friendly cottages.

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