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About Bassenthwaite

Bassenthwaite is a small Lake District village near Keswick, reached via the A591 from the M6 at Penrith. The area offers excellent fell walking with views of Skiddaw, plus good EV charging infrastructure for touring. St. Bega's church houses a remarkable 1,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon stone cross.

Where is Bassenthwaite on the map?

Bassenthwaite is in England, at 54.680, -3.195 - about 17 km south of High Waverbridge.

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8 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Bassenthwaite. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Bassenthwaite9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Bassenthwaite?

The closest airport to Bassenthwaite is Newcastle International Airport, 139 km (about 2 h 7 min by car).

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