Rosthwaite
United Kingdom
The straggling hamlet of Rosthwaite with its whitewashed stone buildings, backed by the encroaching fells, is where accommodation has become concentrated for the Borrowdale valley. As we pass through the village, you will see that it is a typical Lakeland village with no pretensions and full of traditional features. The only village shop in the whole of the valley is to be found here, ideal for walkers and spectators of the annual “Borrowdale Fell Race” held on the first Saturday in August which starts in the village. This is an eighteen-mile gruelling, gut-wrenching race for fell runners who somehow manage to clock in at well under three hours despite having been up Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, and Great Gable, the seventh highest in the Lake District. You will be glad that the only effort you need is just to sit back and enjoy the views from the comfort of the bus.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Rosthwaite, the quintessential Lakeland village nestled in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley. As we stand here, surrounded by some of the most rugged and beautiful terrain in England, I invite you to consider the…
Listen in the app2Nook Farm and the Village Edge
Our journey begins on the edge of the village at Nook Farm. This traditional Lakeland farm is a reminder of the agricultural foundations of Rosthwaite. …
Listen in the app3New Bridge and the River Derwent
Continuing our walk, we reach New Bridge, a charming stone structure that spans the River Derwent. Despite its name, the bridge is steeped in history, serving as a critical crossing point for farmers and travelers for generations. …
Listen in the app4Johnny Wood — Ancient Oak Woodland
As we move toward the base of Castle Crag, the path leads us through Johnny Wood, an ancient oak woodland that is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. These woods are a remnant of the vast Atlantic oakwoods that once…
Listen in the app5The Slate Quarries — Industrial Legacy
Rising above the woodland, the character of the hillside shifts dramatically as we enter the area of the old slate quarries. Unlike the surrounding fells, Castle Crag is formed from the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, a hard volcanic…
Listen in the app6Castle Crag Summit — The War Memorial
The summit of Castle Crag, at 290 meters, offers a reward that far outweighs its modest height. Standing on the summit cone, you are presented with an incredible view that stretches across Derwent Water toward Keswick and the…
Listen in the app7Millican Dalton's Cave — The Hermit’s Retreat
Descending from the summit, we take a detour to visit the Millican Dalton Caves, the former home of the legendary 'Hermit of Borrowdale.' Millican Dalton was a colorful character who abandoned a conventional life in London to…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we return to the village of Rosthwaite, our circular journey through Borrowdale comes to a close. We have traversed a landscape that is both a geological masterpiece and a repository of human stories. …
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What is Rosthwaite?
Rosthwaite is a place in United Kingdom with 8 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 | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.5221, -3.1463 |
| Last updated |
