Braithwaite lies at the foot of Whinlatter Pass and only 3 or
4 miles from Keswick, although judging by the peace and quiet
of this beautiful village it could be light years away. Braithwaite
is a small village situated almost central between the two lakes
of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite and is surrounded by some stunning
countryside including England's only mountain forest, Whinlatter.
Whinlatter Visitor Centre
- England's only working mountain
forest, comprising of forestry exhibitions and local heritage,
as well as an excellent coffee shop, restaurant and gift shop.
The forest has some excellent walks (not all long!) for you to
stretch your legs after Whinlatter Pass!
The Bishop
- looking westwards back over Bassenthwaite you may have noticed
a rock, painted white, halfway up a very steep hill. This, as
one story goes is where a visitor to the local hostelry decided
to take a short cut and the rock marks how far he and his horse
managed to reach before they met a slippery end.
The General Store, Braithwaite
- spares and repairs in the village
shop. Tel:017687 78088
Keswick Mountain Bikes - Southey Hill, Keswick Tel:017687
75202
Keswick Riding and Cycle Hire
Centre - Cycle Hire plus minor spares
and repairs. Based at High Hill just off the B5289 on the C2C
route heading into Keswick. tel : 017687 73216/75255
mobile: 0411763019 fax: 017687 73216 e-mail: keswick.9glaramara@virgin.net
The General Store
-On Low Bridge, Braithwaite - 50 metres from c2c route.
Freshly made sandwiches, rolls, Homemade Cakes, Tea and Coffee,
Toast and Jam, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Milk, Cheese and other
dairy products. Traditional sweetie shop, off-licence,
Monday to Saturday: 8am-5.30 pm - Sunday 8.00 am-12.30pm then
2.30-5.30pm You can even phone your order if you like: 017687
78088. Cycle repair shop behind the stores also.
If you arrived via Whinlatter Pass you will have enjoyed the descent,
if a bit hairy in places for the inexperienced, all the way down
to Braithwaite. After Braithwaite you cycle on picturesque back
roads to the delightful village of Portinscale. From here you
cross the River Derwent and then into Keswick but take care on
the roads leading into Keswick as they can get a tad busy. There
is an 'un-official' option whereby you after passing over the
suspension bridge out of Portinscale you take a right turn through
a field following a fenced pathway.
If you have found a cafe, eating place,
cycle shop or anywhere you might like to recommend to other C2C'ers
then send it in for inclusion into The
C2C Guide.
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Please try to book accommodation
in advance and give as much notice as possible if
you have to cancel the booking so the room can be
re-let otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also
if you are going to be late arriving at your accommodation
it is always a good idea to ring and let the proprietor
know so they can keep your room open for you.
Remember to double check all details with the establishment as
this guide cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions
nor for any loss arising as a result.
When booking accommodation
please mention the C2C Guide website.
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Mr. N. Lockwood
Powter Howe, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SQ
tel/fax: 017687 78415
rooms .... 2 double - 1 twin
months open .... all year
B & B .... £20 to £25
evening meal .... no although a pub is nearby
packed lunch .... £3.50
secure cycle parking .... yes
distance from route .... on route
pub .... 1 mile
16th century farmhouse
of great character. Magnificent views over Bassenthwaite Lake
towards Skiddaw. Set in two acres of mature gardens.
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