When searching the name ‘Borrowdale’ worldwide, very few locations appear. For, what we think, is a rather charming name, this is rather surprising. One place that does ‘appear’ is a residential suburb in the north of Harare, Zimbabwe. Rather appropriate to its...
The Borrowdale Yew at Seathwaite Farm is one of the four ancient yews (Taxus baccata) celebrated in Wordsworth‟s 1803 poem, 'Yew Trees'. One of the four went down at Rosthwaite Farm in a great storm in 1883 but it still impressed Wordsworth, who proclaimed its...
Keswick Rugby Football Club was founded in 1879. For the first in the club’s 140 year history a women’s team has played contact rugby union at the club. In February this year, the Falcons flew out in style for their first competitive match beating Penrith Ladies...
We are very pleased to continue to support Borrowdale Glass, established by our neighbour, Elaine Pratt, 5 years ago following retirement. A good selection of Elaine’s work is on show and available for purchase at the hotel. Please feel free to come to visit us to...
In the 18th Century much of the Borrowdale valley was covered by the Fawcet Forest. There still remain areas of broadleafed and conifer woodlands, most belonging to the National Trust. The oak woods are of particular note. Today the valley probably has a greater...
Something a bit different especially for those maritime enthusiasts amongst you. From 1845 to 1857, a number of vessels were built, in nearby Workington, for the Lamport and Hope Line including the Blencathra, Coniston and Glaramara. The latter being a 478 tonne...
Seatoller to Sty Head and Grains Gill walk- an old favourite Courtesy of and with thanks to the National Trust. Start: Seatoller car park, grid ref: NY245137 1 Turn left out of the Seatoller car park and walk approximately 100 yards along the road. Turn right onto...
In the fells above Seathwaite, there were deposits of wad (also known as "black-cawke‟, "black- lead‟, "plumbago‟ and "graphite") mentioned by the historian and topographer William Camden in his tour of the North of England in 1555 and then exploited over the next two...
A delightful stroll takes you through Seatoller and on to the path to the rear of the hotel. Numerous paths allow for various routes along the side of High Doat and through Johnny Wood. Some interesting local history and ancient natural habitat is visible during...
Englands' highest peaks in technicolour glory. Throw in a view of The Pennines to the East and the Scottish coast to the west together with some frolicking lambs, it was a pretty good walk.