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Manager recommends: For climbing holidays and hiking holidays, scaling Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, Great Gable and Bowfell will reward your effort with some fantastic views. For family walking holidays try the walk to Watendlath, Langstrath or along the crystal clear River Derwent to Castle Crag to relax and restore. For outdoor activity breaks, The Honister Via Ferrata, Whinlatter Mountain Biking and Go Ape tree-top ropes course are sure to exhilarate. We have all the ingredients needed for a wonderful day out on the Fells, perfect for family breaks and school trips. Brilliant!

It’s been over 5 years since I was last up Bessyboot, and on that occasion the weather was mixed, to put it mildly, with rain, sleet, hailstorms, gale force wind, along with a few brighter spells. We experienced a white out on the summit, and there were no views whatsoever. Conditions were much better today, and hopefully I’d be able to see a little more of the surroundings List of places UK England Cumbria 54°31′45″N 3°08′45″W / 54.529167°N 3.145833°W / 54.529167; -3.145833 Bilbo's creamy baked eggs with searedham,olive oil toast andseasonal fruit salad. While technically invented by Belladonna Baggins (formerly Took), this was the only way young Bilbo wanted his eggs. Two farm-fresh eggs are cradled in creamy mushroom bliss and baked to perfection. Pile some onto your toast and prepare to discover how you really like your eggs. YHA Borrowdale is a longstanding Lakeland favourite, a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast. Further afield, YHA Honister Hause puts you in the heart of the mountains. Most of the mountains at the head of Borrowdale, including Scafell Pike and Great Gable, are part of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, a geological development from the Ordovician period.

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Picture yourself waking up in a luxurious and whimsical hobbithole, where every detail has been carefully crafted to transport you to Middle Earth (without leaving any moderncomforts behind!). From the round doors and windows to the earthy décor, you'll be immersed in authentic Hobbit ambiance. Hazel Bank Hotel – country house hotel in Borrowdale set amongst four acres of beautiful countryside.

This huge boulder is precariously perched on one side and looks as though it might topple over at any moment. But don't worry, it's been in this position for thousands of years. Climb to the top using the sturdy ladder or try to shake hands with someone through a narrow gap underneath the boulder. Castle Crag - one of the 'Jaws' of BorrowdaleThe Leathes Head Hotel is a magnificent Georgian building that welcomes you to sample its delightful fine dining dinner menus. Their Menu du Jour changes daily, making use of produce that’s sourced through local producers or foraged in the surrounding countryside. You’ll get a truly delectable taste of Cumbria when you dine here, with excellent service from the friendly staff. The mix of mountains, tarns and lake, linked by a network of footpaths and bridleways make Borrowdale a perfect place for outdoor adventure. Ascend the high peaks of Dale Head, Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Great Gable and Glaramara, test your climbing skills at Shepherd's Crag or at the Bowder Stone, take a canoe for a paddle across the lake or simply enjoy wandering along the myriad of footpaths and bridleways and crisscross the valley. Borrowdale is within the Copeland UK Parliamentary constituency and the North West England European Parliamentary constituency. Trudy Harrison is the Member of parliament. Alfred Wainwright (2005). A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, Western Fells. ISBN 978-0-7112-2460-5. Elvish/Swedishpancakes with savorychaffles (crispyegg, cheese and bacon wafflesserved with homemade hollandaise sauce). Originally made in Gondolin, these delicate rolled pancakes inspired the pannkakor,crepe and even thecinnamon roll! The rich hollandaise sauce compliments thelight and crispy texture of the chaffle.

Open daily from 12-11pm (10.30pm on Sundays). Meals are served at12pm - 2.30pm and 6pm – 9pm. Mary Mount Hotel Gaffer's gardenbaked oatmealwith Shire potatoes. Who says breakfast can't be both hearty and gourmet? Finely shredded carrot and zucchini add depth to this bakedoatmeal which is then topped with a delectable hotfruit compote and served with the best potatoes in or out of the Shire. Set right where the road runs out in the hamlet of Langstrath, the pub was originally a cottage built for the use of local miners and farm workers. Nowadays you can stop off after on your way down from the steep surrounding crags. You - and your dog - will be well seen to with hearty traditional pub meals, including a tasty roast on Sundays. The grand Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa stands proudly towards the southern end of Derwentwater, offering two fantastic restaurants.

At the time of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 438 people, living in 137 households. [2] [3] The 2011 Census showed that the population had declined to 417 residents among 128 households. [4] Economy [ edit ] The elegant dining room also features glass fronted doors which entice guests into the wine tasting cellar that boasts a comprehensive wine list. Ortega, L.; Millward, D.; Luque, F.J.; Barrenechea, J.F.; Beyssac, O.; Huizenga, J.-M.; Rodas, M.; Clarke, S.M. (2010). "The graphite deposit at Borrowdale (UK): A catastrophic mineralizing event associated with Ordovician magmatism" (PDF). Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 74 (8): 2429–2449. Bibcode: 2010GeCoA..74.2429O. doi: 10.1016/j.gca.2010.01.020.

National Trust Seatoller – CA12 5XN – The toilets here are now open weekends only in winter and may be closed if there is a risk of freezing. At the heart of the Lake District, you will find the Borrowdale valley. Idyllic, yet spectacular, this varied landscape starts with England’s highest peaks, and ends with open plains that surround the southern end of Derwent Water. Near the centre of the valley, the surrounding peaks draw close, and the valley narrows, creating an imposing gorge that is known as the Jaws of Borrowdale. The Borrowdale valley is one of the most idyllic places on earth. It runs for some ten miles from the high fells, with 977m Scafell Pike the highest summit, down to the shores of Derwentwater. The Borrowdale area includes the National Trust’s first aquisition in the Lake District, Brandlehow Woods on the shore of Derwentwater. Barrenechea, J. F.; Luque, F. J.; Millward, D.; Ortega, L.; Beyssac, O.; Rodas, M. (2009). "Graphite morphologies from the Borrowdale deposit (NW England, UK): Raman and SIMS data" (PDF). Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology. 158 (1): 37–51. Bibcode: 2009CoMP..158...37B. doi: 10.1007/s00410-008-0369-y. S2CID 53976864.

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If you’re looking for reasonably priced, unfussy lunches and tasty treats, this is the perfect place to pause for a break in the middle of your day.