| Coordinates: | 54.534, -3.151 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 25 16 |
| Dialling code: | 017687 (Keswick) |
Borrowdale sits in the heart of the Lake District in historic Cumberland, a classic glacial valley running down to Derwentwater and the town of Keswick. The floor of the valley is carved by the River Derwent and dotted with tarns such as Watendlath, while steep fells, crags and passes like the Honister Pass give the area its dramatic scenery.
Long settled since Norse and medieval times, the area has a history of slate working around Honister and traditional hill farming; today tourism - walking, climbing and fell running - dominates the local economy. Small communities such as Rosthwaite and Seatoller remain close-knit, with a strong emphasis on conservation and outdoor culture alongside seasonal visitor services.
Postcode districts covering Borrowdale
Most populated places nearby
- Kendal 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Workington 17.4 miles28 km
- Whitehaven 17 miles27.3 km
- Penrith 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Ulverston 23.9 miles38.5 km
Neighbouring places
- St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Portinscale Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Keswick Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Braithwaite Built-up area 5 miles8.1 km
- Above Derwent Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Buttermere Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Underskiddaw Parish 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Threlkeld Built-up area 7 miles11.3 km
- Grasmere Built-up area 7 miles11.3 km
- Patterdale Parish 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Lorton Parish 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Wasdale Parish 9.1 miles14.6 km
Example postcodes in Borrowdale
CA12 5UW, CA12 5XG, CA12 5UQ, CA12 5XL, CA12 5XB, CA12 5XE, CA12 5XQ, CA12 5XJ, CA12 5FA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 67.7 miles109 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 69.1 miles111.2 km
- Windermere Railway Station 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Drigg Railway Station 16 miles25.8 km
Hotels in Borrowdale Ad
- Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley 5
- Glaramara Hotel
- The Royal Oak 3
- Borrowdale Gates Hotel 4
- Seatoller House
- The Borrowdale Hotel 4
- Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa 4
Schools in Borrowdale
- Borrowdale C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Wray Castle Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Winscales Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Calder Hall Estate 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Borough Park Stadium 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 18 miles28.9 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 19.2 miles30.9 km