This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Water Body Attractions In Bassenthwaite

x
Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the largest water bodies in the English Lake District. It is long and narrow, approximately 4 miles long and 3⁄4-mile wide, but is also extremely shallow, with a maximum depth of about 70 ft . It is the only body of water in the Lake District to use the word lake in its name, all the others being waters , meres or tarns . It is fed by, and drains into, the River Derwent. The lake lies at the foot of Skiddaw, near the town of Keswick. Some maps dating from the 18th century do in fact mark this lake with the name Bassenwater, and the use of the name Broadwater for this lake is also attested.The A66 dual carriageway runs rou...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

Water Body Attractions In Bassenthwaite

  • 1. Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve Bassenthwaite
    Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the largest water bodies in the English Lake District. It is long and narrow, approximately 4 miles long and 3⁄4-mile wide, but is also extremely shallow, with a maximum depth of about 70 ft . It is the only body of water in the Lake District to use the word lake in its name, all the others being waters , meres or tarns . It is fed by, and drains into, the River Derwent. The lake lies at the foot of Skiddaw, near the town of Keswick. Some maps dating from the 18th century do in fact mark this lake with the name Bassenwater, and the use of the name Broadwater for this lake is also attested.The A66 dual carriageway runs roughly north/south along the western side of the lake. The lay-bys are popular spots for photographers and bird watchers looking for osprey. T...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 2. Buttermere Buttermere
    Buttermere is a lake in the English Lake District in North West England. The adjacent village of Buttermere takes its name from the lake. Historically in Cumberland, the lake is now within the county of Cumbria. It is owned by the National Trust, forming part of its Buttermere and Ennerdale property.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Bassenthwaite Videos

Shares

x
x
x

Near By Places

Menu