| Coordinates: | 54.603, -3.191 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 23 23 |
| Population: | 342 |
| Dialling code: | 017687 (Keswick) |
Braithwaite is a small village in historic Cumberland in north‑west England, set on the western edge of the Lake District a few miles from Keswick. It sits beneath the wooded slopes of Whinlatter Forest and is hemmed by fells, making it a handy gateway for walks, mountain biking and quiet exploration of the surrounding valleys and Derwentwater.
Traditionally rooted in farming and forestry, the village’s economy is now shaped by tourism and outdoor recreation while retaining a close‑knit local community and rural character. Stone cottages, lanes and nearby woodland give Braithwaite a mix of historic rural atmosphere and modern outdoor‑sport facilities that attract visitors looking for a quieter base in the national park.
Postcode districts covering Braithwaite
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Workington 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Whitehaven 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Penrith 18.9 miles30.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Above Derwent Parish 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Portinscale Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Underskiddaw Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Keswick Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bassenthwaite Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Wythop Parish 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Lorton Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Bothel and Wharrels Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Buttermere Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Borrowdale Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Threlkeld Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Braithwaite
CA12 5TH, CA12 5TR, CA12 5TN, CA12 5TG, CA12 5ST, CA12 5SY, CA12 5TA, CA12 5RY, CA12 5TQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 66.8 miles107.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 70.9 miles114.1 km
- Aspatria Railway Station 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Maryport Railway Station 14.3 miles23 km
Hotels in Braithwaite Ad
Schools in Braithwaite
- Braithwaite C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blencathra Centre Country house 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Winscales Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Borough Park Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Calder Hall Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Wray Castle Estate 18 miles29 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 18.3 miles29.5 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 18.4 miles29.6 km