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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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    Cyclist Standing Lakeside on a Cycling Holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria from The Carter Company
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    Cyclists at the End of a Lake Pier on a Cycling Holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria from The Carter Company
    Cyclists Riding Through the Countryside on a Cycling Holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria from The Carter Company
    Cyclist Standing Lakeside on a Cycling Holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria from The Carter Company
    Cyclist Riding Through the Countryside on a Cycling Holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria from The Carter Company
    Cyclists at the End of a Lake Pier on a Cycling Holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria from The Carter Company
    Cyclists Riding Through the Countryside on a Cycling Holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria from The Carter Company
    Lake District Cycling Holidays - The Carter Company

    Address

    The Carter Company, Various locations in Cumbria, CA12 4RE

    Telephone

    0129663167

    hello@the-carter-company.com

    Various locations in Cumbria

    Our cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Cumbria. Designed with the thoughtful traveller in mind, we aim to show you the hidden gems of the Lake District and also offer the option of electric bikes.

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  12. 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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  13. Canoeing at Derwentwater Marina in Keswick, Lake District
    Canoeing at Derwentwater Marina in Keswick, Lake District
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    Derwentwater Marina

    Address

    Derwentwater Marina, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RF

    Telephone

    017687 72912

    info@derwentwatermarina.co.uk

    Keswick

    Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the picturesque village of Portinscale, just a 20-minute walk from Keswick.

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    child colouring in
    Forest Art for Children

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join us for an arty day at Whinlatter.

    Let the forest inspire your little ones to create your own piece of art. With various materials provided, this is their chance to try out new mediums and methods.

    Suitable for children aged…

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    Flavours from the Farm: A Zimbabwean Dinner with Neels

    Address

    Skiddaw Hotel, Main Street, Kendal, Cumbria, CA12 5BN

    Telephone

    01768772071

    SkiddawHotel@lakedistricthotels.net

    Kendal

    Born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe in an Afrikaans family, Neels invites you to reminisce with him and explore the food and drink influences of this distinctive culture.

    Afrikaners are descendants mainly of Dutch settlers, with significant…

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  16. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography Full day workshop

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0782729869

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.


    Full day workshops are designed for those looking to take their photography to the next level and learn how to get the most out of your photography equipment, be that an iPad or…

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  17. St, Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite
    St, Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite
    St. Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite

    Address

    St. Bega's Church, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QZ

    vicar@binsey.org.uk

    Keswick

    The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.

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  18. Cyclewise in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cyclewise in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Cyclewise in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Cyclewise in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cyclewise in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Cyclewise Whinlatter

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 78711

    enquiries@cyclewise.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…

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  19. Visitors rock climbing indoors with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors rock climbing indoors with Lake District Calvert Trust
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    Indoor pool facilities at Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitor celebrating her 20th visit to Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitor hugging a horse at Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors in wheelchairs learning outdoor skills with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors canoeing with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Entrance to Lake District Calvert Trust
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    Visitors smiling while ziplining with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors rock climbing indoors with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors riding horses with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Indoor pool facilities at Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitor celebrating her 20th visit to Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitor hugging a horse at Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors in wheelchairs learning outdoor skills with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors canoeing with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Entrance to Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitor rock climbing indoors at Lake District Calvert Trust
    Visitors smiling while ziplining with Lake District Calvert Trust
    Lake District Calvert Trust

    Address

    Calvert Lakes, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QD

    Telephone

    017687 72255

    enquiries@lakedistrict.calvert-trust.org.uk

    Keswick

    The Lake District Calvert Trust is a unique outdoor adventure centre dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for people with disabilities. Set in the heart of the stunning Lake District, the centre offers fully accessible accommodation and…

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    Skiddaw

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    Skiddaw is one of the elite group of mountains in England whose summit eclipses the 3000 foot barrier. It overlooks Keswick and Derwent Water.

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