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Bassenthwaite

Type:Village

Cumbria, CA12 4QG

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About

The village of Bassenthwaite lies around 1 mile east of Bassenthwaite Lake. The lake is the most northerly of the lakes and is also one of the largest. It is also the only true lake of the Lake District. All the others are meres or waters.
The lake is one of the quietest in the Lake District, but is also home to it's own sailing club.
Bassenthwaite has an amazing array of wildlife including ospreys. In 2001, for the first time in 150 years, wild ospreys nested in Bassenthwaite. Since then a special viewing platform has been erected to cater for the 25,000 people that came to see these fish-eating birds of prey.

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From the M6 motorway, leave at the Penrith junction 40. Take the A66 signposted for Keswick, carry on past Keswick heading towards Cockermouth, once at a main roundabout take theA591 to Bassenthwaite.

What's Nearby

  1. St. Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite

    The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting…

    1.01 miles away
  2. Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

    Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all…

    1.14 miles away
  3. Dodd Wood

    Dodd Wood is a fantastic place to get some amazing views of the northern Lake District.…

    1.22 miles away
  1. Bassenthwaite Lake

    Bassenthwaite Lake, owned by the National Park Authority, is 4 miles long and 3/4 mile…

    1.36 miles away
  2. Skiddaw

    Skiddaw is one of the elite group of mountains in England whose summit eclipses the 3000…

    1.92 miles away
  3. Peel Wood
    Peel Wood

    This National Trust wood is a wonderful place to be - right by the lake shore.

    2.2 miles away
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