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a Lake District Village in the county of Cumbria

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About Threlkeld

This is a magical area of sparking lakes, tumbling waterfalls, high peaks and vast moorland regions. It is the English countryside and nature clothed in all her wonderous glory. Threlkeld has a history that stretches back over the centuries for almost 900 years but not a great deal is known of earlier times and for those who wish to learn about the history of the region, a visit to the museum at nearby Keswick is a must.

That Threlkeld is a lonely and largely agricultural place is undeniable. Sheep formed an important part of farming life and there is a long tradition in these parts of sheepdog trials, held mainly in the summer months and attended from all over. A short distance from the village is the stone Circle of Castlerigg, it is 4000 years old and was the inspiration for the poem Hyperion, penned by John Keats (1705-1821). The one hundred foot circle comprises of 38 stones with 10 inner stones, it is awesome to look upon, especially when dappled by a late evening sun. The circle is almost ringed by high moorland sweeping upwards in parts to heights of a thousand feet and more. Blencathra, towers to a dizzy height of 2840ft above the village, it is reached by a torcherous walk but the summit is well worth the effort, it has a stilled and strange perfection with glorious views in every direction.

Stout stone cottages, built long ago are interspersed throughout the village. The Horse and Farrier Inn dates 1688, its mellow stone walls welcome todays tourists just as it must have welcomed the stagecoach travellers of the 17th and 18th-century. One marvells at this lovely old building as it nestles beneath the stark beauty of Blencarthra. The ancient church of St.Mary dates from the 18th-century, it replaced a church of the 13th-century and contains many treasures from the original church including a set of medieval bells, a leather bound bible and parish records that go back to the times of Elizabeth I. The old churchyard is the site of many interesting tombstones and a monument to 45 fox hunters. Fox hunting on foot was once a great sport in this area.

Threlkeld, lying close to the waters of the River Greta, makes an ideal centre from which to explore the heart of the magnificent lakeland scenery. It is a short distance away from the quaint town of Keswick and in the midst of Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwent Water with Buttermere being a stone's throw away.

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Recommended attractions near Threlkeld

Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
Castlerigg Stone Circle	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Skiddaw Forest	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Derwentwater	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Aira Force	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Whinlatter Forest Park	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Bowder Stone	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Trotters World of Animals	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Honister Slate Mine	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Brothers Water	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Dalemain House & Gardens	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lake District National Park	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Lorton Vale	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Crummock Water	(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Kirkstone Pass	(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Threlkeld

Castlerigg in the county of Cumbria (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW)
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 (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SW)
Keswick is a pretty Market Town that nestles between the spectacular Skiddaw Mountains and the northern end of the serene...
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Grange in Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW)
A picturesque village in the Borrowdale valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in England.
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Watendlath in the county of Cumbria (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
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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Glenridding in the county of Cumbria (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE)
Glenridding lies in a beautiful area on the south-west side of Ullswater.
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Bassenthwaite in the county of Cumbria (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)
This is the most northerly of all the lakes, it resembles beaten silver nestling between the sun dappled heights of soaring fells...
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Patterdale in the county of Cumbria (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE)
The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater.
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Rosthwaite in the county of Cumbria (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)
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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Martindale in the county of Cumbria (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE)
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Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction SW)
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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Stonethwaite in the county of Cumbria (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)
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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Ullswater in the county of Cumbria (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE)
Ullswater is considered by many to be the lake districts most beautiful lake. It is 7.5 miles of pure beauty, and as you approach...
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Seatoller in the county of Cumbria (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SW)
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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Caldbeck in the county of Cumbria (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction N)
An old brewery stands beside the Caldbeck - a tribute to the cold clear waters which gave the village its name. Caldbeck, which...
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Buttermere in the county of Cumbria (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)
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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Nearby travel help

M6 Junction 41	(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction NE)
Penrith Station	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 40	(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction E)
Aspatria Station	(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction NW)
Blackpool Airport	(58.4 miles, 93.9 km, direction S)
Newcastle International Airport	(61.6 miles, 99.1 km, direction NE)
Threlkeld to London	(247.2 miles, 397.8 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Threlkeld

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Threlkeld center
Keswick Hotel	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction W)
The Edwardene Hotel	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W)
The Grange Country House	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SW)
Queens Hotel	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W)
The Kings Arms	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)
Skiddaw Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)
Highfield Hotel & Restaurant	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction W)
Royal Hotel	(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE)
Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
The Castle Inn Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)
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