Lake District Photography: Photos of Bassenthwaite in the Lake District National Park of Cumbria.
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BASSENTHWAITE 01A - Bassenthwaite Lake
Canada geese on the National Nature Reserve, Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 02A - Bassenthwaite Lake
A misty glimpse of Dodd through the willows on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 03A - Bassenthwaite Lake
Carl Side and Dodd from the western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
ITE 03C - Bassenthwaite Lake
Southerly view over Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 05A - Bassenthwaite Lake
Bassenthwaite Lake from the summit of Dodd in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Bassenthwaite Lake at 4 miles in length and 3⁄4 mile in width is one of the largest bodies of water in the Lake District, and the only one to be called a 'Lake'.
The Scottish hill, Criffel can be seen in the distance.
Bassenthwaite Lake at 4 miles in length and 3⁄4 mile in width is one of the largest bodies of water in the Lake District, and the only one to be called a 'Lake'.
The Scottish hill, Criffel can be seen in the distance.
BASSENTHWAITE 08A - Swamp and fen, Bassenthwaite Lake
Bridges Hole, swamp an fen at southern end of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 09A - Shades of autumn
Shades of autumn, Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District National Park of Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 10A - St Bega's Church
St Bega's Church beside Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, the Lake District, Cumbria.
A most atmospheric small church on the banks of the lake dating from the 12th century, with some walls thought to be of Roman origin. It is believed to have been built on the site where St Bega lived and preached.
A most atmospheric small church on the banks of the lake dating from the 12th century, with some walls thought to be of Roman origin. It is believed to have been built on the site where St Bega lived and preached.
BASSENTHWAITE 11A - St Bega's Church
St Bega's Church beside Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 20A - Ouse Bridge
The early 19th century Ouse Bridge spanning the River Derwent at the northern end of Bassentwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 21A - River Derwent from Ouse Bridge
The River Derwent from Ouse Bridge at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 27A - Willows, Bassenthwaite Lake
Willow treees on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 27B - Willows, Bassenthwaite Lake
Willow trees on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 27C - Willows, Bassenthwaite Lake
Willows on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 30A - Mirehouse
Mirehouse, Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Built in 1666 by the Earl of Derby, Mirehouse has been the family home of the Spedding family since 1802. James Spedding wrote ‘The Life and Letters of Frances Bacon’ and the family has entertained many literary guests at the house, including Thomas Carlyle, Robert Southey, William Wordsworth and Alfred (Lord) Tennyson.
House and gardens open to the public. Entrance charge.
Photo taken from a public footpath.
Built in 1666 by the Earl of Derby, Mirehouse has been the family home of the Spedding family since 1802. James Spedding wrote ‘The Life and Letters of Frances Bacon’ and the family has entertained many literary guests at the house, including Thomas Carlyle, Robert Southey, William Wordsworth and Alfred (Lord) Tennyson.
House and gardens open to the public. Entrance charge.
Photo taken from a public footpath.
BASSENTHWAITE 32A - Dodd Wood
Pine trees in Dodd Wood, Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Dodd Wood was first planted in the 18th century by the Speddings of Mirehouse and is now managed by the Forestry Commission.
Dodd Wood was first planted in the 18th century by the Speddings of Mirehouse and is now managed by the Forestry Commission.
BASSENTHWAITE 33A - Dodd Wood
Douglas fir timber in Dodd Wood, Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 36A - Derwent Water from Dodd
Memorial bench overlooking Keswick and Derwent Water on the path through Dodd Wood to the summit of Dodd in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BASSENTHWAITE 37A - The alluvian plain from Dodd
A view over Dodd Wood of the River Derwent flowing through the alluvial plain between Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
There is speculation that Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake were once just one huge lake.
There is speculation that Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake were once just one huge lake.
BASSENTHWAITE 39A - Dodd summit
A selfie beside the memorial pillar on the summit of Dodd (502m) at Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Keswick and Derwent Water can be seen in the distance.
Keswick and Derwent Water can be seen in the distance.
