Area Info for Borrowdale (Cumbria)

Borrowdale (Cumbria, UK)

Borrowdale is a picturesque valley located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, characterised by lush green landscapes, rugged mountains, and tranquil rivers.

Geography and Landscape

The valley stretches approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Keswick in the north to the southern end near Grange in Borrowdale. It is surrounded by notable peaks such as Skiddaw, Great Gable, and the Langdale Pikes. The River Derwent flows through the valley, contributing to its lush environment.

Activities and Attractions

Borrowdale is popular for outdoor activities including hiking, climbing, and fell walking. The area offers numerous trails, including routes to the summit of Scafell Pike, England's highest peak, which is accessible from the valley. Visitors also enjoy boating and fishing in the river and lakes within the valley.

Historical and Cultural Significance

The valley has a rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and traditional farming practices. It has inspired many writers and artists, notably William Wordsworth, who was inspired by the natural beauty of the Lake District.

Accommodation and Tourism

Borrowdale offers a range of accommodation options, including traditional inns, guesthouses, and holiday cottages. The area attracts tourists seeking outdoor adventures and scenic tranquillity, making it a significant part of the Lake District's tourism industry.
Education
School
Borrowdale CofE Primary School0.00 miles
Stonethwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XG
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School6.05 miles
Trinity Way, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4HZ
Braithwaite CofE Primary School6.29 miles
Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TD
Keswick School6.42 miles
Vicarage Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QB
Grasmere CofE Primary School6.44 miles
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SJ
Langdale CofE School6.63 miles
Chapel Stile, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JE
Threlkeld CofE Primary School8.05 miles
Blease Road, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RX
Patterdale CofE School8.50 miles
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0NL
Ambleside CofE Primary School9.32 miles
Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH
Lorton School9.54 miles
High Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UL
Coniston CofE Primary School10.48 miles
Shepherd`s Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AL
John Ruskin School10.65 miles
Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW
Bassenthwaite Primary School11.25 miles
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QH
St Bega's CofE Primary School11.38 miles
Longrigg Lane, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TW
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School11.46 miles
Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School11.75 miles
Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AR
Health
Clinic
Keswick Minor Injury Unit6.29 miles
Mary Hewetson Community Hospital, Crosthwaite Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5PH
Cumbria Medical Services Limited13.26 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Rd, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Lakeland Dialysis Ltd HQ13.27 miles
Unit 7E, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Cumbria Medical Services (Cockermouth)13.27 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Cockermouth Hospital & Health Centre13.46 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Derwent House13.66 miles
Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0HZ
Workington Older Peoples Service Cmht16.53 miles
Lillyhall Business Ctr Unit 20-22, Jubilee Road, Workington, CA14 4HA
Yewdale Ward16.73 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Copeland Unit16.73 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Flatt Walks (Mental Health Clinics)17.75 miles
Flatt Walks Health Centre, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, CA28 7QE
The Elms18.17 miles
Infirmary Road, Workington, CA14 2UG
Assertive Outreach Workington18.21 miles
76 John Street,, Workington, CA14 3BT
Oxford Street (Mental Health Clinics)18.43 miles
20 Oxford Street,, Workington, CA14 2AJ
Spire Workington Clinic18.48 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RN
Park Lane (Mental Health Clinics)18.50 miles
Community Mental Health Centre, Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RR
Thirlmere Suite18.79 miles
Thirlmere Building, 50 Lakes Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YP
GP
Castlehead Medical Centre5.70 miles
Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DB
Bank Street Surgery5.99 miles
Bank Street Surgery, 9 Bank Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JY
Ambleside Health Centre - Grasmere Branch Surgery6.27 miles
1 Field Foot, Grasmere, Ambleside, Grasmere, LA22 9TB
Glenridding Health Centre8.10 miles
Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0PD
Ambleside Health Centre9.13 miles
Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BP
Coniston Medical Practice10.63 miles
Wraysdale House, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ER
Hawkshead Medical Practice11.37 miles
Red Lion Yard, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NU
Dr P Burns & Partners13.34 miles
St Mary`s Surgery, Applethwaite, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BA
Castlegate Surgery13.46 miles
Cockermouth Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Derwent Surgery13.46 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Windermere Health Centre13.71 miles
Windermere, Goodly Dale, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Fellview Healthcare Ltd14.13 miles
Griffin Close Surgery, Griffin Close, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SH
Fellview Healthcare Ltd14.83 miles
Cleator Moor Health Centre, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Westcroft House15.49 miles
66 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Fellview Healthcare Ltd15.58 miles
Beech House Surgery, St Bridget�s Lane, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2BD
Seascale Health Centre15.70 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PN
Hospital
Cockermouth Community Hospital13.46 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
West Cumberland Hospital16.73 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Workington Community Hospital18.44 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Victoria Cottage Hospital19.21 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Millom Hospital21.77 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Wigton Community Hospital21.78 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Westmorland General Hospital22.04 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Furness General Hospital26.31 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Cumberland Infirmary27.36 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Queen Victoria Hospital32.62 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Brampton War Memorial Hospital33.69 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Ridge Lea Hospital35.51 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
Royal Lancaster Infirmary35.54 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
BMI The Lancaster Hospital35.58 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Fleetwood Hospital41.10 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital47.92 miles
St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP
Pharmacy
Boots5.90 miles
31 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5BL
Keswick Pharmacy5.90 miles
25 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BL
Murray's Pharmacy5.91 miles
15-17 Station Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5HH
Grasmere Pharmacy6.27 miles
1 Oakbank, Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9TA
Boots9.36 miles
8 - 9 Market Cross, Ambleside, LA22 9BT
Thomas Bell (Chemists) Ltd9.47 miles
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0AD
Collins and Butterworth Ltd11.37 miles
The Pharmacy, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
J W W Allison and Sons Ltd13.41 miles
31 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LE
Castlegate Pharmacy13.46 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Boots13.48 miles
56-58 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LU
Boots13.54 miles
10 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
Carter D (Disp Chemists Ltd)13.56 miles
16 Crescent Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DT
Windermere Health Centre Pharmacy Ltd13.71 miles
Goodly Dale, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Boots14.05 miles
6-8 Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SA
Murray's Pharmacy14.85 miles
Cleator Moor Health Ctr, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Boots15.49 miles
67-68 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Leisure
Park
LAKE DISTRICT4.82 miles
WHINLATTER FOREST PARK7.68 miles
RYDAL MOUNT (Grade II Listed)8.07 miles
RYDAL HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.43 miles
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE9.32 miles
BLELHAM BOG10.63 miles
SANDYBECK MEADOW11.07 miles
BROCKHOLE (Grade II Listed)11.45 miles
NORTH FEN11.89 miles
TARN MOSS12.10 miles
HIGH LEYS12.45 miles
BELLE ISLE (Grade II* Listed)13.62 miles
HALLSENNA MOOR14.56 miles
MUNCASTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)14.78 miles
BLACKWELL (Grade II Listed)14.95 miles
LONGLAND LAKE15.24 miles
Shop
Groceries
Open All Hours5.84 miles
5 St Johns Street, Keswick Cumbria CA12 5AP
SPAR Shorley Lane5.90 miles
Spar Store, Shorley Lane, Cumbria, CA12 4HN
Booths Keswick5.98 miles
Tithebarn Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5EA
Co-op Keswick6.02 miles
Keswick, CA12 5EF
SPAR High Hill Garage6.15 miles
G&e High Hill, High Hill Garage, Cumbria, CA12 5NY
SPAR Derwent Service Station6.17 miles
G&e Derwent Service Station, Penrith Road, Cumbria, CA12 4JP
Co-op Ambleside6.24 miles
Grasmere, LA22 9TA
Co-op Ambleside6.64 miles
Langdale, LA22 9JE
Co-op Ambleside9.34 miles
Ambleside, LA22 9DR
SPAR Follen Ambleside9.34 miles
Compston Road, Cumbria, LA22 9DR
Tesco Ambleside (Express)9.41 miles
Market Place, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BU
Co-op Coniston10.49 miles
Coniston, LA21 8DU
W.F Hutchinsons10.54 miles
Kirkdale House, Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ED
SPAR Coniston10.54 miles
Hills Of Lakeland, Broughton Road, Cumbria, LA21 8EN
Co-op Ambleside11.39 miles
Hawkshead, LA22 0NZ
SPAR Troutbeck Bridge12.28 miles
Troutbeck Bridge Services, Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, LA23 1HS
Transport
Airport
Blackpool International Airport51.14 miles
Bus Stop
Chapel Howe road end (W)0.16 miles
Longthwaite road end (NE)0.17 miles
Stonethwaite road end (SW)0.18 miles
Stonethwaite Village (E)0.24 miles
Howe Lane end (N)0.35 miles
Howe Lane end (S)0.35 miles
General Store (NW)0.59 miles
General Store (SE)0.61 miles
National Trust car park (SE)0.83 miles
National Trust car park (NW)0.84 miles
Bowder Stone (NW)1.50 miles
Bowder Stone (SE)1.51 miles
Kings How (S)1.80 miles
Quayfoot Quarry (N)1.81 miles
Caffle House Tea Rooms (N)1.81 miles
Seathwaite Farm (S)1.81 miles
Ferry Port
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing3.29 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing3.63 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing4.04 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing4.21 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing4.57 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing5.48 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing5.52 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing8.36 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing9.94 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing10.60 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing10.80 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing10.97 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing11.29 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing11.74 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing12.00 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing12.01 miles
Railway Station
Windermere Rail Station13.56 miles
Ravenglass Rail Station15.26 miles
Drigg Rail Station15.29 miles
Seascale Rail Station15.89 miles
Sellafield Rail Station16.13 miles
Staveley Rail Station16.34 miles
Braystones Rail Station16.71 miles
Nethertown Rail Station17.31 miles
Corkickle Rail Station17.55 miles
Parton Rail Station17.81 miles
Whitehaven Rail Station17.84 miles
St Bees Rail Station17.90 miles
Foxfield Rail Station17.97 miles
Harrington Rail Station18.09 miles
Aspatria Rail Station18.37 miles
Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station18.41 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA12 5X*)
Number of Properties in Catchment114
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
4, MIDDLE HOWE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBERLAND
CA12 5XD		£315,000
2024-07-16
semidetached
freehold
1, MIDDLE HOWE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBERLAND
CA12 5XD		£375,000
2024-02-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-07   £402,500
EAGLESFIELD
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBERLAND
CA12 5XB		£610,000
2023-05-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-07-08   £385,000
THE BUNGALOW
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBERLAND
CA12 5XB		£1,175,000
2023-04-28
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-12-10   £51,000
8, MIDDLE HOWE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XD		£380,000
2023-02-03
terraced
freehold
HAZEL BANK HOTEL
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£1,300,000
2021-12-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE HOW
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£891,000
2021-12-09
detached
freehold
KILN HOWE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£915,000
2021-11-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2017-11-08   £820,000
Sold 2011-08-10   £830,000
ROYAL OAK HOTEL
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£750,000
2021-09-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
IVY COTTAGE
BORROWDALE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XG		£280,000
2019-04-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2007-10-01   £295,000
YEW CRAGGS
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£650,000
2018-12-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-12-21   £630,000
YEW TREE COTTAGE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£385,000
2018-07-30
semidetached
freehold
CASTLE HOWE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£416,000
2017-10-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2008-11-04   £335,000
Sold 2006-11-03   £347,000
THE BARN
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£625,000
2017-03-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-03-13   £280,000
CHAPEL HOWE (5)
BORROWDALE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XG		£94,092
2015-02-18
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-11-21   £210,000
CHAPEL HOWE (2)
BORROWDALE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XG		£202,500
2014-03-04
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-04-13   £150,000
12, MIDDLE HOWE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XD		£259,500
2013-10-30
semidetached
freehold
GREENUP CORNER
BORROWDALE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XG		£495,000
2011-08-26
detached
freehold
NEW HOUSE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£183,333
2010-09-17
detached
freehold
KELD
BORROWDALE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XG		£480,000
2009-09-14
detached
freehold
SPRYS COTTAGE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£295,000
2008-12-19
terraced
freehold
HIGH KNOTT
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£435,000
2008-08-12
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-03-31   £119,000
THE HOLLIES
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£500,000
2007-10-01
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-07-14   £100,000
SMITHY COTTAGE
BORROWDALE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XG		£230,000
2007-06-01
semidetached
freehold
2, MIDDLE HOWE
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XD		£225,000
2006-05-19
semidetached
freehold
CHAPEL FIELD
BORROWDALE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XG		£545,750
2004-02-20
semidetached
freehold
STONECROFT
ROSTHWAITE
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5XB		£142,000
1996-08-02
detached
freehold
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