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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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    St John's Church, Ambleside Road, Sundue Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DD

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    07990 571929

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    Keswick Mountain Festival

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    Crow Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

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    Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (16-18 May 2025) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!

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    Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park

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

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    017687 76239

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    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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    Hemmingways Angling Adventures, c/o Shundraw, St Johns in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RR

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    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop, The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY

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

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    01768 775855

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    Derwent Retail Shop at The Pencil Museum

    Address

    Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

    Telephone

    017687 73626

    kes_museum@acco.com

    Keswick

    The fantastic "Derwent Fine Art Pencils" shop is a must for everyone, offering a wide range of our world famous products with something to suit all ages and interests. Renowned across the globe for generations of the highest quality pencils, the…

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  12. Landscape Photography Full Day Workshop
    Landscape Photography Full Day Workshop

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07827298695

    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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  13. Scenic Aerial View of Lyzzick Hall Hotel near Keswick. Lake District
    Scenic Aerial View of Lyzzick Hall Hotel near Keswick. Lake District
    Lyzzick Hall Hotel

    Address

    Lyzzick Hall Hotel, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4PY

    Telephone

    01768 772277

    info@lyzzickhall.co.uk

    Keswick

    Beautiful Lakeland stone 19thC building in exquisite gardens. Spectacular mountain views with immediate access to superb walks and forest trails. Located on a lower slope of Skiddaw mountain.

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  14. Delicious Food at The Royal Oak, Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Delicious Food at The Royal Oak, Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Double Bedroom at The Royal Oak, Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Exterior Signage at The Royal Oak, Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Delicious Food at The Royal Oak, Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Double Bedroom at The Royal Oak, Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Exterior Signage at The Royal Oak, Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria
    The Royal Oak, Keswick - Food & Drink

    Address

    The Royal Oak at Keswick, Main St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5HZ

    Telephone

    017687 73135

    relax@royaloakkeswick.co.uk

    Keswick

    The Royal Oak is an 18th-century coaching inn within the hustle and bustle of Keswick town centre. Let it be your base at the heart of the walking capital of the lakes.

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  15. Full Moon Women's Circle - Beaver Moon
    Full Moon Women's Circle - Beaver Moon

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07810890528

    jen@lakelandwellbeing.co.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    The full Beaver moon in Taurus is named for the beavers busily preparing for the winter months ahead. It is a reminder for us to do the same physically and mentally, aligning to the rhythm of the season. It invites us to embrace stability,…

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  16. Celebration meal with balloons, high heels and champaign
    Celebration meal with balloons, high heels and champaign
    Black Tie Ball

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 74411

    enquiries@theatrebythelake.com

    Lake Rd, Keswick

    It's the glitziest night of the year, and everyone wants to be there, from the great to the good.

    The Bentleys are parked, the Jazz Band has arrived, and the magician is magic; so pick up your invite for this fundraising frenzy.

    But behind the bow…

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  17. Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    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
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    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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  18. Afternoon Tea Stand with Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea Stand with Food 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
    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
    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
    Afternoon Tea Stand with Food 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
    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
    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
    Orient Express Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    The Orient Express Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station and Carriage Cafe offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a selection of delicious food in the most elegant of surroundings. A fine selection of finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats…

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  19. Dark skies walk at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Dark skies walk at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Dark skies walk

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07932 015383

    Jo.jagoutdoors@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night.

    The guided walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails enjoying the magic of the forest in the growing darkness using all your senses to explore the world after the sun sets. Weather permitting…

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  20. Cocktail at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Cocktail at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Family Enjoying Dining and Drinks at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea with Prosecco at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Cocktail at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Family Enjoying Dining and Drinks at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea with Prosecco at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food at The Bistro At The Distillery in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    The Bistro At The Distillery

    Address

    The Lakes Distillery, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJ

    Telephone

    017687 88850

    bistro@lakesdistillery.com

    Nr Bassenthwaite Lake

    The Bistro at the Distillery aims to embrace the spirit of the Lake District, which is achieved by using regional ingredients where possible and having a key focus on freshness, flavour and simplicity.

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