Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station

No. 158 of 4,523 in the Lake District, No. 95 for history. History, 10.1 km from Keswick.

Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station
Photo: Ben Brooksbank, CC BY-SA 2.0

A former railway station by Bassenthwaite Lake, recorded as a historic site.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
bassenthwaitelakestation.comOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.72 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Six CastlegateGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Herdwick Croft Caravan ParkStay, 11 km from KeswickCamping
Coal Beck Caravan ParkStay, 11 km from KeswickCamping
Bassenthwaite Lakeside LodgesStay, 8.4 km from KeswickCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Black Bull16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs
41 Market PlaceGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Norham HouseGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bassenthwaite Lake Station10 km from KeswickFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Thornthwaite Galleries4.7 km from KeswickArt and galleries
JB Banks Ironmongers16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club10 km from KeswickRainy day
Cockermouth Leisure Centre and Pool16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkRainy day