Local Walks
(More coming soon! But here's a few, there are so many to explore!)
The Northern Wainwrights
There is a great map of the Wainwrights which shows you just how close we are to the Northern fells. You can do a days walk that ticks a few off, or why not take you time and enjoy lots of other lovely walks in the area too.
Skiddaw
The fourth highest mountain in England, at a 931m, this is a good strenuous 11.5 mile walk from the campsite via Bakestall, Carlside, Longside, and Ullock Pike (that's 5 wainwrights!).
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Starting with a gentle scenic stroll up to Dash Falls, then finishing along the spectacular ridge of Ullock Pike. This is definetly a great Lake District Adventure, and why not stop for a well earned pint in the Sun Inn on your way back up to the campsite. Click the button to see one route idea for Skiddaw
Dodd Wood
You can walk from the campsite and stop off at the Old Sawmill Tea Room or drive and park at Dodd Wood for a variety of walks.
Walks to the summit and get spectacular views, meander up to the Osprey viewing station and see if you can spy and Ospreys, or simply explore the various trails and streams around the woods.
Here is a map of some of the walking trails in Dodd Wood
Little Cockup & Great Cockup
A gentle introduction to a great local wainwright, starting of through scenic rolling fields, about a 6 mile walk from the campsite if you summit great cockup.
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Little calva & Great Calva
A great round walk up to Dash Falls followed by a short steep climb up towards Little Calva and round to Great Calva. With spectacular views on a clear day of the Northern Fells and down towards Derwent Water.
Binsey
You can walk from the site, or park near the bottom of this small wainwright. Its a short climb to the top with great views looking out onto the northern fells and towards to sea!
Dash Falls
A short gentle climb from the campsite, it's easy accessible and a track most of the way. Lovely views from the top, and if you want to extent it why not it a more of an adventurous loop and the hike over Great Calva, Bakestall or towards Skiddaw House
Walk to keswick
Fancy a little shopping spree or some delights from the local cafes and pubs in Keswick? Why not walk there? There's a few ways you can go but this is our favourite via Skiddaw House and down into Keswick, spend some time there and get the bus back to Bassenthwaite.
Bassenthwaite Lake
There's a few places you can park up and get by the lakeside, but you can walk down to the lake from the campsite. There's always the option to stop at the Sun Inn on the way back up, or even take a detour midway through and visit the Castle Inn.
Ling Fell AND SALE FELL
A short drive away, are two lovely little hills with great views. The link to the map below, shows you a small parking area you can park at and a route that combines both hills. But you can just do one or the other if you don't want to do both.
