St Bega's Church
A beautiful little church with literary connections.
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St Bega's Church Details
The church is situated in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake and is dedicated to the Celtic Saint, Bega. The building dates from about AD 950, though the site may be older. It was extensively restored in 1874. For over a thousand years the Christian message has been spread from this place. The Church is used for services at least twice each month. It also has a large number of weddings and baptisms. Always open, it is widely visited by people from all over the world. Most come on foot, often from a considerable distance. A children's corner provides for younger visitors. In the Church are Bibles in 28 languages (at last count, they get extra ones from time to time) to make overseas visitors feel at home. A well supported charity box helps support charities in developing countries. The Church was visited by Wordsworth, Tennyson and Carlyle. More recently it provided the setting for Melvyn Bragg's novel Credo. Grid Reference: NY 22647 28722 Address (near): Mirehouse, Keswick CA12 4QE, UK
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Mirehouse Historic House
Mirehouse is a beautiful example of a country manor house.
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Dodd Wood
Dodd Wood, near Whinlatter Forest, towers high above Bassenthwaite Lake providing unrivalled views of Derwentwater to the south and to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway, especially from the summit.
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Skiddaw
Looming over the town of Keswick, Skiddaw mountain rises 3,054 feet and is prominent among the Northern Fells.
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Keswick Climbing Wall
A great walk from the nearby town of Keswick.
2.3 mi away
Bassenthwaite Lake
Bassenthwaite Lake, in the northern part of the Lake District, offers opportunities for paddling, sailing, boating and swimming.
