Braithwaite
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Braithwaite (pronounced /ˈbɹɛθɪt/) is a village in the northern Lake District, England. It lies just to the west of Keswick, and to the east of the Grisedale Pike ridge, at the approximate grid reference of NY231236.
The eastern end of the Whinlatter Pass road is in the village. The A66 road passes Braithwaite, but does not enter the village.
Braithwaite is situated around Coledale Beck, a stream which joins Newlands Beck shortly after passing through the village. Newlands Beck (coming from the Newlands Valley) then flows north towards Bassenthwaite Lake.
Braithwaite has several pubs, including the Coledale Inn, the Royal Oak and the Middle Ruddings Hotel.
The Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway, now closed, called at a station in Braithwaite.
Braithwaite is situated next to the mountain called barrow. A small mountain in the borrowdale region which is a short walk from braithwaite
Braithwaite is near to the winlatter forest were many walks are found, starting at short walks and then going onto long walks.
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