Map of Cumbria and Location of Herdwick Croft

The guest house, self catering and caravan park are all conveniently situated at the Northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake near Keswick in Cumbria.

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From the M6 Motorway: Turn off at Penrith - Junction 40 - then head along the A66 towards Keswick. Go past the Keswick turn off and continue along the A66 towards Cockermouth for about 6 miles. You will see Bassenthwaite Lake on your right and will pass through a winding dual carriageway. On the exit of the dual carriageway after 1/2 mile there is a turning right towards Bothel. Follow the signs for The Castle Inn (right again) and when you reach the small bridge over the River Derwent , cross over and Herdwick Croft is immediately infront of you!

From the South Lakes: Drop down into Keswick but turn right when you see signs for Penrith. Go up the hill then bear left following signs for Cockermouth. Follow the A66 towards Cockermouth.After 5 miles you will see Bassenthwaite Lake on your right and will pass through a winding dual carriageway. On the exit of the dual carriageway after 1/2 mile there is a turning right towards Bothel. Follow the signs for The Castle Inn (right again) and when you reach the small bridge over the River Derwent , cross over and Herdwick Croft is immediately infront of you!

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