Pictures of Grange in Borrowdale
in the county of Cumbria
About Grange in Borrowdale
There is a point where Borrowdale opens out to meet the shore of Derwent Water and it is here that the village of Grange lies in a landscape of towering splendour. Grange itself rises only 250ft above sea level but the scree-covered slopes, covered in turf and bracken soar majestically immediately behind the village and little more than a mile away peaks rise in grandeur to a height of over 2,000ft.
From here the River Derwent flows into Derwent Water and the Waters, with the sun shining down, giving them a copper-like glint,
present a magnificent picture.
Borrowdale is part of the unique volcanic landscape of the Lake District. The volcanic rock provides some of the world's finest roofing slates; those from the Borrowdale-Butterworth group of quarries are brilliant green in colour.
Mining has been important in these fells since roman times. Queen Elizabeth 1st is said to have imported workers here from Germany. By the mid 1560's furnaces were working in Keswick, smelting iron ore. The famous Graphite mine, higher up in Borrowdale at Seathwaite, is known in more recent times for the lead pencil industry based in Keswick but during the 18th-century this mine was used for casting Cannon Balls.
The clear, pebble bedded River Derwent is spanned by a graceful but narrow bridge and it is this that links Grange to the Keswick Road.
All around this area are wonderful vistas with old whitewashed cottages dotted here and there. Many of these cottages have remained unchanged for years and present a picture of quiet tranquility - in the winter months these cottages are aglow with twinking lights and smoke pouring from the chimney. Some, still have a Donkey or two roaming in the garden reminding one of the times when these small, scattered villages, could only be reached on foot or by horseback and these gentle animals carried goods brought in from neighbouring towns and villages.
The fells around here provide fine walking country. The air is fresh and bracing and there are wonderful views all around. It is a peaceful place and as such, Grange is a joy to visit at any time of year.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Grange in Borrowdale
| The Bowder Stone | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) | Pictures |
| Honister Slate Mine | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Derwentwater | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Castlerigg Stone Circle | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Whinlatter Forest Park | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lake District National Park | (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Crummock Water | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Langdale Pikes | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Skiddaw Forest | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dove Cottage | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lorton Vale | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Aira Force | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Wast Water | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Ennerdale Water | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in Grange in BorrowdaleAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Grange in Borrowdale
Watendlath, in the county of Cumbria (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction SE)
A place of great beauty, Watendlath's dramatic landscape inspired writer Sir Hugh Walpole to choose it as the setting for his Rogue Herries series.
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Rosthwaite, in the county of Cumbria (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction S)
Small as Rosthwaite may be, it has magic and serenity coupled with some of the most unforgettable sights in the Lake District National Park
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Borrowdale, in the county of Cumbria (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)
There is little doubt that Borrowdale possess some of the most unforgettable of all in the vast landscape of The Lake District National Park.
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Seatoller, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction S)
Seatoller, set in one of the most beautiful and exciting landscapes to be found in the lakes, gains its prosperity as a centre for climbers and walkers.
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Stonethwaite, in the county of Cumbria (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)
Tucked away in a quiet part of Borrowdale where streams tumble down crags amongst a patchwork of old pack-horse trails, scenery does not come more beautiful than that which surrounds this peaceful hamlet in the Langstrath Valley.
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Castlerigg, in the county of Cumbria (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction NE)
Castlerigg is a favoured destination for tourists, it is easily accessible from the market town of Keswick and is within easy reach of the snaking waters of the pretty River Greta, picturesque becks and fells.
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Keswick, in the county of Cumbria (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction N)
Keswick is a pretty Market Town that nestles between the spectacular Skiddaw Mountains and the northern end of the serene...
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Buttermere, in the county of Cumbria (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction W)
Even when swirling mist rolls in over the stark fells surrounding Buttermere, the little hamlet remains serene in its simplicity and beauty.
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Threlkeld, in the county of Cumbria (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
This is a magical area of sparking lakes, tumbling waterfalls, high peaks and vast moorland regions.
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Wasdale Head, in the county of Cumbria (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW)
Vast, lonely landscape of towering fells, jewel like streams and tarns situated at the head of the Wasdale Valley with the mighty Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain and Great Gable forming an almost uniformity range of mountains in the distance.
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Loweswater, in the county of Cumbria (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)
Loweswater is centred in a landscape of grandeur, it is surrounded by Mellbreak Fell, Carling Knott Fell and Burnbank Fell, all excellent climbing and walking country giving views of a mountainous landscape reflected in sun-kissed pewter waters.
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Grasmere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE)
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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Glenridding, in the county of Cumbria (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E)
Glenridding lies in a beautiful area on the south-west side of Ullswater.
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Patterdale, in the county of Cumbria (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)
The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater.
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Elterwater, in the county of Cumbria (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction SE)
Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Windermere Station | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SE) |
| Aspatria Station | (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction NW) |
| M6 Junction 40 | (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction NE) |
| M6 Junction 41 | (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction NE) |
| Blackpool Airport | (53.6 miles, 86.3 km, direction S) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (67.4 miles, 108.5 km, direction NE) |
| Grange in Borrowdale to London | (245.0 miles, 394.2 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Grange in Borrowdale
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Grange in Borrowdale center |
| The Lodore Falls Hotel | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| The Scafell Hotel | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction S) |
| Derwentwater Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction N) |
| Keswick Country House Hotel | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N) |
| Macdonald Swan Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SE) |
| Rothay Garden Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE) |
| Grasmere Red Lion Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE) |
| Forest Side Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE) |
| Wordsworth Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE) |
| The Inn on the Lake | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Grange in Borrowdale |
