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10. Around Bassenthwaite

Northwest of Keswick, Bassenthwaite Lake is the only official Lake in the Lake District! The area is designated as a National Nature Reserve.

The Forestry Commission’s Visitor Centre in Dodd Wood on the east side of the lake has many different trails and an osprey viewing point. On a clear day from the top of Dodd you can see into Scotland.

Useful links

Whistlestop map

Whistlestop Map

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Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.

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