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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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  • 2Half day Landscape Photography Workshop
  • 3Derwentwater Marina Shop
  • 4Orient Express Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
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  • 6The Bowder Stone and Watendlath
  • 7Woodland Reset
  • 8Lake District Walking Holidays - The Carter Company
  • 9Borrowdale at The Lingholm Estate
  • 10Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park
  • 11Family Friendly Half day Landscape Photography Workshop
  • 12Derwentwater Round with Contours Holidays (Stile-Free)
  • 13Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop
  • 14Coledale Round
  • 15The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
  • 16The Fernery at The Lingholm Estate
  • 17The Horse and Farrier Inn
  • 18Skiddaw & Thirlmere
  • 19Castlerigg Stone Circle
  • 20St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
  • 21Red squirrel feeder walk
  • 22Derwentwater at The Lingholm Estate
  • 23Barn Croft
  • 24The Pheasant Inn - Food & Drink
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    Whinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.

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    Full Moon Women's Circle – Strawberry 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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  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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  12. 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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  13. Forest Bathing
    Forest Bathing
    Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Summer

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +447810890528

    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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  14. Moon
    Moon
    Full Moon Women's Circle – Grain 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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  15. Zebra at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Zebra at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lemurs at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Tortoise at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Tapirs at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Zebras at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lynx at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Zebra at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lemurs at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Tortoise at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Tapirs at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Zebras at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lynx at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    The Lake District Wildlife Park

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 76239

    info@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

    Bassenthwaite

    Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.

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  16. Double room at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Double room at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Twin room at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Kitchen at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Garden at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Dining Area at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Log Burner at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Living Area at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Kitchen and dining area at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Double room at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Twin room at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Kitchen at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Garden at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Dining Area at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Log Burner at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Living Area at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    Kitchen and dining area at The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate near Portinscale, Lake District
    The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate

    Address

    The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Cumbria, CA12 5TZ

    Telephone

    017687 74238

    stay@thelingholmestate.co.uk

    Portinscale

    The Lodge is a spacious five-bedroom retreat set within its own private garden at The Lingholm Estate, offering comfort, privacy, and plenty of room to unwind. Designed with togetherness in mind, The Lodge is perfect for large families or groups of…

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Forest Bathing
    Forest Bathing
    Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Winter

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +447810890528

    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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  20. Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Interior at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Couple at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Interior at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Couple at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges

    Address

    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QZ

    Telephone

    01768776641

    enquiries@blll.co.uk

    Keswick

    5* holiday park on the shores of Bassenthwaite.

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