Just 3km down the road, nestling at the bottom of the Whinlatter Pass and Newlands Valley with the spectacular backdrop of Grisedale Pike and the Bassenthwaite Lake, is the picturesque village of Braithwaite. Braithwaite is half-way between Thornthwaite and Keswick. It makes an excellent base for touring the Lake District, and is close to Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere.

It's a straight and pleasant run through a quintessentially English village scene, over a Medieval humped-back bridge. This section of Braithwaite, leading out towards Little Braithwaite and Ullock, is somehow preserved in time. Only cars spoil the scene - otherwise you could be back in the 18th century. The route to Keswick via Portinscale is well sign-posted. You come into Keswick up the main street, following the traffic around to the left and up to the lights at the Penrith Road. If not stopping in this delightful town, then go left down Station St.

Cycle Repairs in Braithwaite. Ian Hindmarch fixes bikes in his workshop next to the village stores , adjacent to the hump-back bridge: 017687 78273.

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		Scotgate Holiday Park, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TF
Telephone		017687 78343
Website		scotgateholidaypark.co.uk
E:		info@scotgateholidaypark.co.uk
Coffee Shop,		Braithwaite village 500m
Shower rooms		Laundry
Licensed Shop		Chalet rentals by arrangement

Scotgate Chalet, Camping & Caravan Park near Keswick is an outstanding holiday centre on the threshold of the Lake District's most popular scenery. Superbly placed between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake, with dramatic views towards Skiddaw and the northern fells, it makes the perfect base for exploring by bike, whether you are just spending one night or taking a little more time over it.

Geoff & Charlie Mawdsley		The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Nr. Keswick Cumbria, CA12 5TN
Tel		017687 78272
Web		www.coledale-inn.co.uk
Email		info@coledale-inn.co.uk
Rooms		2S, 11D, 6T, 1F.
B&B		£25-£36
Evening meal		£7.50-£10.95
Packed lunch		£4.50
On route		VisitBritain

The Coledale is a genuine country inn situated above Braithwaite Village in a peaceful hillside position well away from passing traffic. It is ideal for cycling and walking, with paths to the mountains immediately outside the hotel gardens. Ideal spot to explore the area for those not in a rush.