Bassenthwaite
Travel Guide
Visit Bassenthwaite
![Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36350000/36349100/36349083/572087a2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 January 2025
![A homely lodge with open lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77170000/77161900/77161834/a1181fe5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 December 2024
![The Halston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35130000/35127300/35127212/7a08dc1d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 February 2025
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Derwentwater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Derwentwater during your travels in Keswick. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Keswick. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
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Honister Slate Mine
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine during your travels in Keswick. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
Find out about the history of Keswick when you spend time at Castlerigg Stone Circle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
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Skiddaw
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Skiddaw during your travels in Keswick. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
![There is a lovely short walking track here that gives you great views of the lake.
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Thirlmere
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thirlmere during your travels in Thirlmere. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.