Braithwaite
United Kingdom
Nestling at the foot of the Whinlatter Pass is the village of Braithwaite. You will see its magnificent backdrop of the mountains of Grisedale, Causey Pike, High Stile and Barrow, forming the famous Coledale Horseshoe as it curves round the head of Coledale Hause. Coledale beck winds its way down the valley and enters a narrow gorge before tumbling and rushing through the village where it is crossed by two humped backed bridges aptly named High Bridge and Low Bridge. As we drive through the village, you will be able to understand why the area immediately around Braithwaite is some of the best walking country in the Lake District. Its deep valleys are surrounded by mountains, rising steeply from the valley floors, so height is gained quickly for magnificent views all around.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Braithwaite, a quintessential Lake District village that serves as the silent sentinel to the Newlands Valley and the formidable Coledale fells. As we stand here, notice how the village is nestled beneath the imposing…
Listen in the app2The Ascent from the Coledale Inn
As we move past the historic Coledale Inn, we transition from the domestic comfort of the village to the rugged agricultural landscape of the lower fells. The track here is well-defined, winding upward through farmsteads where…
Listen in the app3The False Summits of Barrow
Continuing our ascent toward the summit of Barrow, we encounter one of the most psychological aspects of fellwalking: the false summit. As our source transcripts vividly recount, the climb up Barrow is notorious for its multiple…
Listen in the app4The Traverse to Stile End
The transition from the summit of Barrow to Stile End involves a graceful traverse along a well-defined ridge path. This section of the journey is characterized by its relative ease and the spectacular views it affords into the…
Listen in the app5Stile End Summit and the Descent
Reaching the summit of Stile End, we are greeted by another perspective on the Coledale fells. While lower than Barrow, Stile End offers a unique vantage point over the 'traverse path' and the 'valley path' that characterizes the…
Listen in the app6The Valley Path and Coledale Beck
The final leg of our journey takes us along the valley path, following the course of the Coledale Beck back toward Braithwaite. This section is a masterclass in the 'traverse path' style, where the route maintains a relatively…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our journey through Braithwaite and its surrounding fells, we reflect on the profound interplay between the human spirit and the rugged Cumbrian landscape. Braithwaite is more than just a cluster of homes; it is a…
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What is Braithwaite?
Braithwaite is a place in United Kingdom with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.6024, -3.1911 |
| Last updated |