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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.


Did you know?

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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    Whinlatter Mountain Biking Trails

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    Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

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    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

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    Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

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    017687 73626

    kes_museum@acco.com

    Keswick

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    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop, The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY

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    017687 80700

    info@keswickbrewery.co.uk

    Brewery Lane, Keswick

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    The Lakes Distillery, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJ

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    017687 88850

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    Nr Bassenthwaite Lake

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    Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

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    017687 76239

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    Bassenthwaite

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    The Lakes Distillery, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJ

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    017687 88850

    bistro@lakesdistillery.com

    Nr Bassenthwaite Lake

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    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

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    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Kitchen and dining area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Shower room inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Double bedroom inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Bathroom inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Shower and tub inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Shower room inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Twin bedroom inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Living area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    Kitchen and dining area inside a lodge at Keswick Bridge in Keswick, Lake District
    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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  11. Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Keswick Brewery Shop

    Address

    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop, The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY

    Telephone

    017687 80700

    info@keswickbrewery.co.uk

    Brewery Lane, Keswick

    Visit our beer shop selling bottled beers and cans,  local gins and cider, merchandise and beer chutney.  We have a great beer selection to drink in or take away. Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2…

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    Family trails at Whinlatter Forest
    Use of Tramper all-terrain vehicles at Whinlatter Forest
    Whinlatter Forest
    Whinlatter Forest
    Whinlatter Forest
    Family trails at Whinlatter Forest
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    Whinlatter Walking Trails

    Address

    Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Whinlatter is the place to enjoy peaceful forest walks surrounded by stunning Lake District scenery, with miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Create your own adventure or follow one of our waymarked routes, with a wide range of…

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    International Women's Day Poster
    International Women's Day Event

    Address

    Davidson Park,, Crow Park Road,, Keswick, CUMBRIA, CA12 5EG

    Telephone

    +447429618956

    joannefavell@hotmail.co.uk

    Keswick

    Free event to celebrate International Women's Day and the Women's Institute. Tea and cake and opportunity to meet other ladies

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  14. Forest at night
    Forest at night
    Nature's Nightlife

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.

    Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.

    Please bring a…

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    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra

    Address

    -, CA12 4SG

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Rumoured to be one of Chris Bonnington's favourites in the Lake District, Blencathra's (868m) highlights include Narrow and Sharp Edges.

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    Moon at night
    Full Moon Women's Circle – Blue Moon

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +447810890528

    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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  17. Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking on the Armathwaite Hall Estate at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking on the Armathwaite Hall Estate at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park

    Address

    Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

    Telephone

    017687 76239

    info@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

    Bassenthwaite

    Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over.  Alpacas are friendly and inquisitive animals and just like us they enjoy a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet our five boys Hugo, Hector, Herbie, Dougal and…

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  18. Skiddaw via Sale How
    Skiddaw via Sale How

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    Keswick, Cumbria

    Cumbria

    The northern and eastern slopes of Skiddaw are strikingly different than other Lake District fells. They are gentler and run off in great sweeps to an area of high moors and rolling hills known collectively as the 'Back o' Skidda'. The only features…

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  19. Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
    Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays

    Address

    Cumbria, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01629 821900

    info@contours.co.uk

    Cumbria


    At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be restricted to elite fell runners, so we’ve turned it into an awesome walking holiday by extending the route slightly, so that each day ends in a village with…

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  20. Putting Green at Best Western Plus Castle Inn Hotel in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Putting Green at Best Western Plus Castle Inn Hotel in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Leisure at the Castle Inn Hotel

    Address

    Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection, Keswick, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RG

    Telephone

    01768776401

    events@castleinncumbria.co.uk

    Keswick

    Leisure at the Castle Inn offers a great range of facilities available to our Members and guests staying at the hotel, included heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Set beneath some of England's highest fells and overlooking Bassenthwaite…

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