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Borrowdale -
The Borrowdale valley is a very popular tourist destination, with the small villages of Rosthwaite and Grange. It is a very picturesque valley close to Derwentwater, and Keswick. The area around Borrowdale provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Borrowdale holiday accommodation listed below.
Borrowdale -
Grid Ref: NY 258 160
Map: Explorer map OL4
Info: Pubs, Village shop
Villages: Keswick, Ambleside, Grange, Rosthwaite
Fells: Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, High Seat, Grisedale Pike
Lakes: Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite
View on Map: Borrowdale on a map
More info: Borrowdale Tourist Info
Things to do: Borrowdale
Nearest Bus Stop: Keswick
Nearest Train: Penrith
Borrowdale
Attractions: .One claim to fame for the area is that it was at the nearby Seathwaite fell that graphite was first discovered by some local Shepherds, and this lead to the development of the pencil industry in Keswick. The Cumberland Pencil museum is there to record this and many other interesting facts. To the north-
Fells: The Borrrowdale valley also provides some excellent walks. The miles of footpaths on the fells and lakeshore make it a great place for walkers.
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Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Borrowdale Valley, including properties in Rosthwaite and Grange, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Keswick and Ambleside.
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