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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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  • 2Forage and Cookery Course
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  • 7The Royal Oak, Keswick - Food & Drink
  • 8Half day Landscape Photography Workshop
  • 9Easter Egg-venture at Go Ape Whinlatter
  • 10Orient Express Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
  • 11Catbells Cottage at The Lingholm Estate
  • 12Keswick Mountain Festival
  • 13Skiddaw via Jenkin Hill
  • 14Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Summer
  • 15Go Ape Whinlatter
  • 16Full Moon Women's Circle – Blue Moon
  • 17Blencathra
  • 18Half day Landscape Photography Workshop
  • 19Elva Plain Stone Circle
  • 20The Royal Oak, Keswick
  • 21Derwent Retail Shop at The Pencil Museum
  • 22Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
  • 23So Unfair
  • 24Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park
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    Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RE

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

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    017687 74411

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    Lake Rd, Keswick

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    Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection, Keswick, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RG

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    01768776401

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    Castlerigg Hall, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TE

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    017687 74499

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    Keswick

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    Full Moon Women's Circle – Flower 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…

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    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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  11. 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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    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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  13. Room on the Broom
    Room on the Broom
    Room on the Broom Cauldron Walk

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Iggety Ziggety Zaggety Zoom!
    Walk with a witch and her cauldron and broom!

    Help collect the ingredients from the forest for a magic spell.

    Meet at the visitor centre.

    Suitable for ages 5+, pushchair friendly route.

    No dogs sorry.

    £6 per child…

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  14. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Half day Landscape Photography Workshop

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07827298695

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join photographer Steve Blake on a half day workshop

    Whinlatter's beautiful woodland environment is a perfect setting in which to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography.

    You'll explore different elements and techniques of landscape…

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  15. Food and drink from The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food and drink from The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    Double bedroom at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    Aperol Spritz at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    Real log fire and seating at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bar and bar seating at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Food and drink from The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Burger from The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Double bedroom at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Welcome signage at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Dog relaxing on a trail near The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Guests enjoying drinks at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Aperol Spritz at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior of The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Real log fire and seating at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Bar and bar seating at The Pheasant Inn in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    The Pheasant Inn - Food & Drink

    Address

    The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YE

    Telephone

    017687 76234

    info@the-pheasant.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Unspoiled traditional inn with every modern comfort in understated luxury.

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  16. Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra

    Address

    -, CA12 4SG

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Rumoured to be one of Chris Bonnington's favourites in the Lake District, Blencathra's (868m) highlights include Narrow and Sharp Edges.

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  17. Graphic saying 50th birthday open day
    Graphic saying 50th birthday open day
    Calvert Lakes Open Day

    Address

    Cumbria, Keswick, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QD

    Telephone

    01768772255

    fundraising@calvertlakes.org.uk

    Little Crosthwaite, Keswick

    To celebrate 50 years of the Lake District Calvert Trust, we're holding a golden anniversary Open Day!
    Locals, guests, visitors and supporters are invited to our unique site at Little Crosthwaite to explore the Calvert Lakes activity centre and talk…

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  18. Visitors at a Massage Workshop with Lake District School of Massage in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors at a Massage Workshop with Lake District School of Massage in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors at a Massage Workshop with Lake District School of Massage in Keswick, Lake District
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    Nab Cottage Massage Retreats with Lake District School of Massage in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors at a Massage Workshop with Lake District School of Massage in Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors at a Massage Workshop with Lake District School of Massage in Keswick, Lake District
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    Massage Workshops - Lake District School of Massage

    Address

    Lakeland Wellbeing, 3 The Heads, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5ES

    Telephone

    0800 086 2644

    hello@lakedistrictschoolofmassage.co.uk

    Keswick

    Massage training courses in the Lakes... learn how to provide effective massage treatments on a beginners course in beautiful Lakeland settings.

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  19. 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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  20. Bassenthwaite
    Bassenthwaite
    Bassenthwaite Lake

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    Bassenthwaite Lake, owned by the National Park Authority, is 4 miles long and 3/4 mile wide, and 70ft deep and home to the rare vendace fish species.

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