Photographs of the small village of Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Pass and the peaceful Vale of Lorton in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Canada geese on the National Nature Reserve, Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
A misty glimpse of Dodd through the willows on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Carl Side and Dodd from the western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Canoe on the western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria. In the distance: Ullock Pike, Carl Side and Dodd with a distant glimpse of Little Man.
Wild swimmers at Scarness Bay, Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Wild swimmers at Scarness Bay, Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria: Verbal permission given.
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.
St Bega's Church beside Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, the Lake District, Cumbria.
St John's Church at Bassenthwaite in Cumbria: Built in 1878 by David Brade of Kendal.
A montage of the three Resurrection stained glass windows by the Scottish artist William Wilson (1905-1972) in St John's Church, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria.
The early 19th century Ouse Bridge spanning the River Derwent at the northern end of Bassentwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The River Derwent from Ouse Bridge at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Willow trees on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Willow trees on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Willow on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
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.
N.B. Photo taken from a public footpath.
The memorial pillar on the 502m summit of Dodd at Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, Cumbria.
"In memory of John Lole and Ian Sandelands, Ist Seaton Scout Group" Two scouts who died in separate accidents a few months apart. The scout group led by leader, Malcolm McDougall (also commerorated on the pillar) hauled up the memorial using a block and tackle.
Keswick and Derwentwater can be seen in the distance.
Memorial bench overlooking Keswick and Derwentwater on the path through Dodd Wood to the summit of Dodd, Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Bridges Hole, swamp an fen at southern end of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
A view over Dodd Wood of the River Derwent flowing through the alluvial plain between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, Cumbria.
A view over the southern end of Bassenthwaite Lake towards Barf from Dodd Wood in the Lake District, Cumbria,.
Forestry Timbermaster skyline winch in Dodd Wood, Bassenthwaite.
Dodd Wood was first planted in the 18th century by the Speddings of Mirehouse and is now managed by the Forestry Commission.
Douglas fir timber in Dodd Wood, Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, Cumbria.