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.

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School
Borrowdale CofE Primary School	0.00 miles
Stonethwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XG
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School	6.05 miles
Trinity Way, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4HZ
Braithwaite CofE Primary School	6.29 miles
Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TD
Keswick School	6.42 miles
Vicarage Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QB
Grasmere CofE Primary School	6.44 miles
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SJ
Langdale CofE School	6.63 miles
Chapel Stile, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JE
Threlkeld CofE Primary School	8.05 miles
Blease Road, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RX
Patterdale CofE School	8.50 miles
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0NL
Ambleside CofE Primary School	9.32 miles
Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH
Lorton School	9.54 miles
High Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UL
Coniston CofE Primary School	10.48 miles
Shepherd`s Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AL
John Ruskin School	10.65 miles
Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW
Bassenthwaite Primary School	11.25 miles
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QH
St Bega's CofE Primary School	11.38 miles
Longrigg Lane, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TW
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School	11.46 miles
Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School	11.75 miles
Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AR

Clinic
Keswick Minor Injury Unit	6.29 miles
Mary Hewetson Community Hospital, Crosthwaite Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5PH
Cumbria Medical Services Limited	13.26 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Rd, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Lakeland Dialysis Ltd HQ	13.27 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 Centre	13.46 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Derwent House	13.66 miles
Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0HZ
Workington Older Peoples Service Cmht	16.53 miles
Lillyhall Business Ctr Unit 20-22, Jubilee Road, Workington, CA14 4HA
Yewdale Ward	16.73 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Copeland Unit	16.73 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 Elms	18.17 miles
Infirmary Road, Workington, CA14 2UG
Assertive Outreach Workington	18.21 miles
76 John Street,, Workington, CA14 3BT
Oxford Street (Mental Health Clinics)	18.43 miles
20 Oxford Street,, Workington, CA14 2AJ
Spire Workington Clinic	18.48 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 Suite	18.79 miles
Thirlmere Building, 50 Lakes Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YP

GP
Castlehead Medical Centre	5.70 miles
Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DB
Bank Street Surgery	5.99 miles
Bank Street Surgery, 9 Bank Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JY
Ambleside Health Centre - Grasmere Branch Surgery	6.27 miles
1 Field Foot, Grasmere, Ambleside, Grasmere, LA22 9TB
Glenridding Health Centre	8.10 miles
Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0PD
Ambleside Health Centre	9.13 miles
Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BP
Coniston Medical Practice	10.63 miles
Wraysdale House, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ER
Hawkshead Medical Practice	11.37 miles
Red Lion Yard, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NU
Dr P Burns & Partners	13.34 miles
St Mary`s Surgery, Applethwaite, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BA
Castlegate Surgery	13.46 miles
Cockermouth Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Derwent Surgery	13.46 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Windermere Health Centre	13.71 miles
Windermere, Goodly Dale, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Fellview Healthcare Ltd	14.13 miles
Griffin Close Surgery, Griffin Close, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SH
Fellview Healthcare Ltd	14.83 miles
Cleator Moor Health Centre, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Westcroft House	15.49 miles
66 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Fellview Healthcare Ltd	15.58 miles
Beech House Surgery, St Bridget�s Lane, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2BD
Seascale Health Centre	15.70 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PN

Hospital
Cockermouth Community Hospital	13.46 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
West Cumberland Hospital	16.73 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Workington Community Hospital	18.44 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Victoria Cottage Hospital	19.21 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Millom Hospital	21.77 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Wigton Community Hospital	21.78 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Westmorland General Hospital	22.04 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Furness General Hospital	26.31 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Cumberland Infirmary	27.36 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Queen Victoria Hospital	32.62 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Brampton War Memorial Hospital	33.69 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Ridge Lea Hospital	35.51 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
Royal Lancaster Infirmary	35.54 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
BMI The Lancaster Hospital	35.58 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Fleetwood Hospital	41.10 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital	47.92 miles
St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP

Pharmacy
Boots	5.90 miles
31 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5BL
Keswick Pharmacy	5.90 miles
25 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BL
Murray's Pharmacy	5.91 miles
15-17 Station Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5HH
Grasmere Pharmacy	6.27 miles
1 Oakbank, Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9TA
Boots	9.36 miles
8 - 9 Market Cross, Ambleside, LA22 9BT
Thomas Bell (Chemists) Ltd	9.47 miles
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0AD
Collins and Butterworth Ltd	11.37 miles
The Pharmacy, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
J W W Allison and Sons Ltd	13.41 miles
31 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LE
Castlegate Pharmacy	13.46 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Boots	13.48 miles
56-58 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LU
Boots	13.54 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 Ltd	13.71 miles
Goodly Dale, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Boots	14.05 miles
6-8 Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SA
Murray's Pharmacy	14.85 miles
Cleator Moor Health Ctr, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Boots	15.49 miles
67-68 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB

Park
LAKE DISTRICT	4.82 miles
WHINLATTER FOREST PARK	7.68 miles
RYDAL MOUNT (Grade II Listed)	8.07 miles
RYDAL HALL (Grade II* Listed)	8.43 miles
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE	9.32 miles
BLELHAM BOG	10.63 miles
SANDYBECK MEADOW	11.07 miles
BROCKHOLE (Grade II Listed)	11.45 miles
NORTH FEN	11.89 miles
TARN MOSS	12.10 miles
HIGH LEYS	12.45 miles
BELLE ISLE (Grade II* Listed)	13.62 miles
HALLSENNA MOOR	14.56 miles
MUNCASTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)	14.78 miles
BLACKWELL (Grade II Listed)	14.95 miles
LONGLAND LAKE	15.24 miles

Groceries
Open All Hours	5.84 miles
5 St Johns Street, Keswick Cumbria CA12 5AP
SPAR Shorley Lane	5.90 miles
Spar Store, Shorley Lane, Cumbria, CA12 4HN
Booths Keswick	5.98 miles
Tithebarn Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5EA
Co-op Keswick	6.02 miles
Keswick, CA12 5EF
SPAR High Hill Garage	6.15 miles
G&e High Hill, High Hill Garage, Cumbria, CA12 5NY
SPAR Derwent Service Station	6.17 miles
G&e Derwent Service Station, Penrith Road, Cumbria, CA12 4JP
Co-op Ambleside	6.24 miles
Grasmere, LA22 9TA
Co-op Ambleside	6.64 miles
Langdale, LA22 9JE
Co-op Ambleside	9.34 miles
Ambleside, LA22 9DR
SPAR Follen Ambleside	9.34 miles
Compston Road, Cumbria, LA22 9DR
Tesco Ambleside (Express)	9.41 miles
Market Place, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BU
Co-op Coniston	10.49 miles
Coniston, LA21 8DU
W.F Hutchinsons	10.54 miles
Kirkdale House, Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ED
SPAR Coniston	10.54 miles
Hills Of Lakeland, Broughton Road, Cumbria, LA21 8EN
Co-op Ambleside	11.39 miles
Hawkshead, LA22 0NZ
SPAR Troutbeck Bridge	12.28 miles
Troutbeck Bridge Services, Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, LA23 1HS

Airport
Blackpool International Airport	51.14 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 Landing	3.29 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing	3.63 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing	4.04 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing	4.21 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing	4.57 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing	5.48 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing	5.52 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing	8.36 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing	9.94 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing	10.60 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing	10.80 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing	10.97 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing	11.29 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing	11.74 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing	12.00 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing	12.01 miles

Railway Station
Windermere Rail Station	13.56 miles
Ravenglass Rail Station	15.26 miles
Drigg Rail Station	15.29 miles
Seascale Rail Station	15.89 miles
Sellafield Rail Station	16.13 miles
Staveley Rail Station	16.34 miles
Braystones Rail Station	16.71 miles
Nethertown Rail Station	17.31 miles
Corkickle Rail Station	17.55 miles
Parton Rail Station	17.81 miles
Whitehaven Rail Station	17.84 miles
St Bees Rail Station	17.90 miles
Foxfield Rail Station	17.97 miles
Harrington Rail Station	18.09 miles
Aspatria Rail Station	18.37 miles
Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station	18.41 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (CA12 5X*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	114
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

2, MIDDLE HOWE ROSTHWAITE KESWICK CUMBERLAND CA12 5XD	£325,000 2025-07-04 semidetached freehold
Sold 2006-05-19	£225,000
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
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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