Bassenthwaite to Keswick (NB Re-published with different start point) - Ramblers

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Approach to St Begas Church

At St Begas Church

Mirehouse (Nat. Trust Property)

The Mighty River Derwent

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Overview

Travel by public transport to the start then follow the mostly low level route to Keswick on quiet roads, fields and tracks including forest (Thornthwaite), fell (Dodd lower slopes) and riverside (Derwent).

There is no normal car sharing available. Travel is by X4 Bus from Penrith bus station at 9.15am, then leave Keswick at 10.07am to arrive at Dodd Wood cafe at approximately 10.18am. After end of walk refreshments in Keswick X4 / X5 buses leave every half hour back to Penrith.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Meeting time:: 9:10 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: linear

Dogs are welcome on the walk but must be under close control, preferably on a lead.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 51631 30314
Nearest postcode:: CA11 7TP
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Meeting time:: 9:10 am

Penrith Bus Station, Sandgate

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 23499 28201
Nearest postcode:: CA12 4QE
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Dodd Wood cafe (on A591)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NY 26300 23501
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5EQ
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Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Keswick Bus Station

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