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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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  • 2Banquets, Conferences and Team Building at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
  • 3Cyclewise Whinlatter - Bike Hire & Guide
  • 4Skiddaw Loop
  • 5Afternoon Tea on board the train at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
  • 6Castlerigg Hall - Camping and Touring Pitches
  • 7Keswick Market
  • 8The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
  • 9Keswick Bridge
  • 10Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
  • 11Swinside at The Lingholm Estate
  • 12Hemmingways Angling Adventures
  • 13Off-road mobility scooter hire at Whinlatter Forest
  • 14The Pencil Factory
  • 15Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges
  • 16The Farmer's Wife
  • 17Lake View at The Lingholm Estate
  • 18The Pheasant Inn - Food & Drink
  • 19The Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden
  • 20The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate
  • 21Keswick Museum
  • 22Wine and Whisky Tasting Nights at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
  • 23The North Lakes Short Break with Contours Holidays
  • 24Castlerigg Hall - Holiday Home Hire
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    The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Cumbria, CA12 5TZ

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    Cyclewise Whinlatter - Bike Hire & Guide

    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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  8. Old Coach Road
    Old Coach Road

    Address

    Keswick, Cumbria

    keswicktic@lake-district.gov.uk

    Cumbria

    The flanks of Clough Head and Matterdale Common at the northern end of the Helvellyn range are crossed by the Old Coach Road. This old track links Dockray with St John's in the Vale and provides an exciting high-level mountain bike route. The riding…

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  9. Christmas Carol
    Christmas Carol
    Christmas Carol

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441768206076

    laura.knights@theatrebythelake.com

    Keswick

    This Christmas, prepare for a festive tale with a ghostly twist.

    It's midnight on Christmas Eve, join us for a haunted Carol service as a spooky choir and the spirits of Christmas race to save the soul of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is a hard-nosed…

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  10. Castlerigg Stone Circle
    Castlerigg Stone Circle

    Address

    Castlerigg, Keswick, Cumbria, CA10 2AA

    Telephone

    0191 2691200

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Keswick

    Raised in circa 3000BC, Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric of all British stone circles with the mountain of Helvellyn as a dramatic backdrop.

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  11. Whinlatter Forest Go Ape
    Whinlatter Forest Go Ape
    October Half Term at Go Ape Whinlatter Forest

    Address

    Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    01603895500

    questions@goape.co.uk

    Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite

    Looking for things to do this October Half Term in the Lake District? Get outdoors and head to Go Ape Whinlatter Forest, set among rolling woodland near Keswick, for an unforgettable autumn adventure.

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  12. Signage at Rooms36 in Keswick, Lake District
    Signage at Rooms36 in Keswick, Lake District
    Rooms36

    Address

    Rooms36, 36 Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DQ

    Telephone

    01768772764

    andy@rooms36.co.uk

    Keswick

    The newly renovated family and dog-friendly Rooms36, VB 4-star silver award-winning bed and breakfast is situated a short flat walk from Keswick town centre and about a 5-minute flat walk from Derwentwater queen of the lakes.

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  13. Bar area at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Bar area at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
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    Garden at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
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    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Dining at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
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    Garden at The Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa
    Castle Inn Tavern

    Address

    Castle Inn Hotel & Spa, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RG

    Telephone

    017687 76401

    info@LakeDistrictCastleInn.com

    Keswick

    The Castle Inn Tavern at the Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa offers cosy surroundings, roaring fireplaces and hearty food in a relaxed, home-from-home setting. Originally part of a coaching inn dating back to 1770, it’s the perfect place to…

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    People dressed up in Halloween costumes
    Spook-O

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Are you brave enough to try the spooky night time trail?

    West Cumberland Orienteering Club are bringing Spook-O back for 2026! This event is lots of fun for all the family, which is an easy to follow trail around the forest. Bring a good torch…

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  15. Skiddaw via Longside Edge
    Skiddaw via Longside Edge

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    Cumbria, CA12 4QG

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    A superb way to the summit of Skiddaw, which takes in the fine shapely ridge, Longside edge, that extends north from Carl Side and is separated from the main massif by the deep trench of Southerndale. From a distance the crest of Longside Edge looks…

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  16. Farmer's Wife
    Farmer's Wife
    The Farmer's Wife

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441768206076

    laura.knights@theatrebythelake.com

    Keswick

    Welcome to the farm.

    In The Farmer's Wife, one day holds a lifetime. Three generations of women from the same family – a daughter, a mother and a grandmother – share a kitchen, their stories overlapping as the past and present sit side by side…

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  17. Starry Dark Skies over Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District © David D Jackson
    Starry Dark Skies over Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District © David D Jackson
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    Dark Sky Stargazing at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Scenic sunrise over Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District
    Holiday Home Rental at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Camping with a view at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors relaxing and taking in the scenery near Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District
    Touring with a view at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
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    Glamping Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Starry Dark Skies over Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District © David D Jackson
    Comet Lemmon over Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District © David D Jackson
    Dark Sky Stargazing at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Scenic sunrise over Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District
    Holiday Home Rental at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Camping with a view at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors relaxing and taking in the scenery near Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District
    Touring with a view at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Touring pitches with scenic views at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park near Keswick, Lake District
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    Sleep under the stars at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park

    Address

    Castlerigg Hall, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TE

    Telephone

    017687 74499

    info@castlerigg.co.uk

    Keswick

    Here at Castlerigg Hall, our holiday park is well set up to help you enjoy a night under the stars. Holiday under the night’s sky in one of our Hex Pod glamping pods, fitted with skylights so that you can appreciate the beautiful stars from the…

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  18. Visitors on a mountain biking trail at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a mountain biking trail at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a mountain biking trail at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a mountain biking trail at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a mountain biking trail at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Whinlatter Mountain Biking Trails

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. The Red North and South loops put the mountain back into biking and have been built for experienced riders with good off-road skills and a higher level…

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  19. Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Chef in the Gardens at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Chef in the Gardens at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Restaurant at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Restaurant at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
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    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Chef in the Gardens at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Chef in the Gardens at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Michelin Starred Food at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Restaurant at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
    Restaurant at The Cottage in the Wood near Braithwaite, Lake District
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    The Cottage in the Wood

    Address

    The Cottage In The Wood, Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78409

    relax@thecottageinthewood.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Our Michelin Star restaurant offers a delicious tasting menu, created by Chef Jack Bond using the finest ingredients from Cumbria and further afield in creative, sustainable ways.

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  20. Altra 13 Valleys Ultra
    Altra 13 Valleys Ultra
    Altra 13 Valleys Ultra

    Address

    Theatre by the Lake, Theatre By The Lake, Lakeside, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    07525732421

    info@13valleysultra.com

    Lake Rd, Keswick

    13 Valleys celebrates the 13 unique valleys of the Lake District National Park which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them all together. You can choose between one trail distance: 2 Valleys (22km) and three ultra…

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