Bassenthwaite, Keswick

Bassenthwaite Village, Lake and Dubwath

The attractive village of Bassenthwaite, a mile and a half from the shores of the lake of the same name, is situated six miles north of Keswick and a similar distance from Cockermouth.

Bassenthwaite has a traditional village green, which with wooden swings and space for ball games, make it an ideal safe playing area for children. A stream, complete with ducks, runs through the heart of this peaceful Lakeland village. For evening dinner you can choose between the 17thC village inn and a variety of other country pubs and hotels.

Bassenthwaite village is on the Caldbeck Rambler bus route which runs on Saturdays all year round and on weekdays during the summer. This bus route gives access to a wide variety of walks around the Northern Fells and to the fell villages of Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket. The Osprey Bus, Keswick to Mirehouse/ Dodd Wood - Service 74/74A. 
 

A gentle climb of three miles from Bassenthwaite brings you to the Cumbria Way and Dash Falls. There is an abundance of walking opportunities in the area including the mighty Skiddaw, Lord's Seat, Ullock Pike and Binsey Fell, described by Wainwright as 'a simple walk for a big view'. A stroll through fields takes you to the ancient church of St Bega in an idyllic location and the scene of many weddings. Dodd Wood, on the slopes of Skiddaw, offers a variety of way marked trails and a viewing platform for the Osprey. Excellent views reward those who make it to Dodd Summit. For walking routes click here.

Bassenthwaite Lake, four miles long and three quarters of a mile wide, is the most northerly of the lakes. At Dubwath, on the North Western shore, is Bassenthwaite Sailing Club which hosts a family regatta during the first week of August every year. RYA members can launch sailing boats from the grounds of the club for a daily fee.
For other sports enthusiasts Cockermouth Golf Club is only half a mile away and offers daily passes for visitors. The C2C cycle route also passes through here.

Dubwath is situated 8 miles from Keswick and 5 miles from Cockermouth with excellent access to the Western Lakes of Ennerdale, Loweswater, Crummock and Wast Water. Several of the guest houses situated in Dubwath have fantastic views over Bassenthwaite Lake, and nearby fells and forestry.