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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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  • 4Skiddaw Loop
  • 5Afternoon Tea on board the train at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
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  • 8The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
  • 9Keswick Bridge
  • 10Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
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  • 20The Lodge at The Lingholm Estate
  • 21Keswick Museum
  • 22Wine and Whisky Tasting Nights at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
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    Formal Dining at Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food from Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food from Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food from Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lunch at Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Delicious Desserts at Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Table and Booth Seating at The Grill at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Formal Dining and Fine Wines at Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Cocktail Bar at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Formal Dining at Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food from Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food from Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food from Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Lunch at Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Delicious Desserts at Lake View Restaurant, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Dining at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

    Address

    Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RE

    Telephone

    01768 776551

    reservations@armathwaite-hall.com

    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite

    Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find much to appreciate at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa. Chef takes full advantage of a wealth of local seasonal produce and Cumbrian specialities to create a variety of gastronomic delights.

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  11. Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Signage, Outdoor Seating, and Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Interior View of The Carriage Cafe at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
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    Afternoon Tea Stands with Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food and Bread at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Train Carriage and Outdoor Space at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Entrance and Steps to Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Signage, Outdoor Seating, and Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Interior View of The Carriage Cafe at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food Options at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea Stands with Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food and Bread at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Train Carriage and Outdoor Space at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Entrance and Steps to Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station

    Address

    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YL

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.

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  12. 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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  13. Holiday Home Rental at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in 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
    Touring with a view at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Glamping Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Glamping and Stargazing at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
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    Family Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Standard Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in 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
    Touring with a view at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Glamping Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Glamping and Stargazing at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Castle Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Family Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Standard Pods at Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Castlerigg Hall - Holiday Home Hire

    Address

    Castlerigg Hall, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TE

    Telephone

    017687 74499

    info@castlerigg.co.uk

    Keswick

    Formerly a Lakeland Hill Farm, Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park occupies one of the finest positions in the Lake District overlooking Derwentwater with breath-taking views of the surrounding fells.

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  14. Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 76239

    info@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

    Bassenthwaite

    The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This experience  is the perfect way to meet our Tapirs, Meerkats, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs!

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  15. Wild Sauna
    Wild Sauna
    Wild Forest Sauna

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07891 291847

    hello@theconsciousself.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge | Whinlatter Forest

    Step into the wild beauty of the Lake District and experience the powerful combination of heat, cold water and nature with our Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge sessions in Whinlatter Forest.

    Set high among…

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  16. Exterior at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Exterior at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Breakfast in the garden at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Master bedroom at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Entryway at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Kitchen and breakfast table at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Living room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Dining room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Ensuite shower room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Bathroom at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Entertainment room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Exterior at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Breakfast in the garden at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Master bedroom at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Entryway at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Kitchen and breakfast table at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Living room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Dining room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Ensuite shower room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Bathroom at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Entertainment room at Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate in Portinscale, Lake District
    Rosetrees at The Lingholm Estate

    Address

    The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Cumbria, CA12 5TZ

    Telephone

    017687 74238

    stay@thelingholmestate.co.uk

    Portinscale

    Rosetrees is a stunning six-bedroom, six-bathroom Victorian residence set on the picturesque shores of Derwentwater. This spacious home retains many of its original features, which add to its timeless charm and elegance.

    Whether you are admiring…

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  17. Logo of the Mountain Heritage Trust, alongside the logo of Keswick Museum Community Gallery.
    Logo of the Mountain Heritage Trust, alongside the logo of Keswick Museum Community Gallery.
    Pillar, Rock & Beyond: 200 Years of Rock Climbing

    Address

    Keswick Museum, Keswick Museum, Station Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF

    Telephone

    01768773263

    info@keswickmuseum.org.uk

    Station Rd, Keswick

    Discover 200 years of Rock Climbing history, from the earliest scrambles to the modern sport we know today at our latest community gallery exhibition, in partnership with the Mountain Heritage Trust.

    To honour this incredible milestone, the…

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  18. Di and Viv and Rose at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography
    Di and Viv and Rose at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District.
    Of Mice and Men at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District.
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District.
    The Jungle Book at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography
    Steel by Lee Mattinson at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Chris Payne
    The Glitch at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Stephen Barber
    Di and Viv and Rose at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District.
    Of Mice and Men at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District.
    Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District.
    The Jungle Book at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography
    Steel by Lee Mattinson at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Chris Payne
    The Glitch at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Lake District. Photo: Stephen Barber
    Theatre by the Lake

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 74411

    enquiries@theatrebythelake.com

    Lake Rd, Keswick

    Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake produces and presents nationally acclaimed theatre, made with passion, in one of the most extraordinary places in the world.

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  19. Exterior of Barn Croft in Applethwaite, Lake District
    Exterior of Barn Croft in Applethwaite, Lake District
    Barn Croft

    Address

    Applethwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4PN

    Telephone

    01434 632010

    ctmm18@gmail.com

    Keswick

    Rural location, small hamlet but only 1.5 miles from Keswick and Skiddaw and with outstanding views southwards. Ideal for fell walking, touring, water sports and ready access to north and central Lakes. Arrival time 16.00, departure 10.00.

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  20. Collage of Photos from Low Briery Holiday Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Collage of Photos from Low Briery Holiday Park in Keswick, Lake District
    Low Briery Holiday Park

    Address

    Low Briery Holiday Park, Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RN

    Telephone

    01768 772 044

    stay@lowbriery.co.uk

    Keswick

    Low Briery Holiday Park is situated just outside Keswick, in a beautiful wooded valley in the English Lake District.

    Discover the freedom a self catering holiday in the Lake District offers.

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