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The Riverside Bar at Scafell Hotel is a relaxed public bar with a great range of real ales from Cumbrian micro-breweries around the county. Both locals and visitors enjoy this eatery, which serves meals described as “fill yer boots” food and includes burgers and pies. Choose from a place in front of the open fire or al fresco dining on the veranda. Weis, P; Friedman, I; Gleason, J (1981). "The origin of epigenetic graphite: evidence from isotopes". Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 45 (12): 2325–2332. Bibcode: 1981GeCoA..45.2325W. doi: 10.1016/0016-7037(81)90086-7. If you’re keen to enjoy something a little more casual, the lounges, conservatory and terrace offer more relaxed places to sit for a coffee or a light lunch.

Alfred Wainwright (2005). A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, Western Fells. ISBN 978-0-7112-2460-5. Borrowdale has its own Parish Council; Borrowdale Parish Council. [1] The civil parish of Borrowdale covers a considerable area around the valley, including the southern half of Derwent Water. It includes the settlements of Grange, Rosthwaite, Seathwaite, Seatoller, Stonethwaite and Watendlath. It lies entirely within the Lake District National Park.Take time to explore Borrowdale's diverse heritage, habitats and culture by spending a week in one of our comfortable cottages. Browse through our holiday cottages in Borrowdale. Things to do In Borrowdale It is hard to believe that this valley, now part of the National Park, was once a hive of industrial activity with iron smelting, charcoal burning, and mining for copper and graphite. Scattered hamlets reflect the Nordic influence in their names, while stone walls and vernacular buildings chronicle centuries of farming. Today farming struggles to make a living and visitors play an important role in sustaining the local community. Picture yourself waking up in a luxurious and whimsical hobbithole, where every detail has been carefully crafted to transport you to Middle Earth (without leaving any moderncomforts behind!). From the round doors and windows to the earthy décor, you'll be immersed in authentic Hobbit ambiance. Gaffer's gardenbaked oatmealwith Shire potatoes. Who says breakfast can't be both hearty and gourmet? Finely shredded carrot and zucchini add depth to this bakedoatmeal which is then topped with a delectable hotfruit compote and served with the best potatoes in or out of the Shire.

If you’re looking for reasonably priced, unfussy lunches and tasty treats, this is the perfect place to pause for a break in the middle of your day. Parnell, J. (2009). "Genesis of the graphite deposit at Seathwaite in Borrowdale, Cumbria". Geological Magazine. 119 (5): 511–512. doi: 10.1017/S0016756800026868. Barrenechea, J. F.; Luque, F. J.; Millward, D.; Ortega, L.; Beyssac, O.; Rodas, M. (2009). "Graphite morphologies from the Borrowdale deposit (NW England, UK): Raman and SIMS data" (PDF). Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology. 158 (1): 37–51. Bibcode: 2009CoMP..158...37B. doi: 10.1007/s00410-008-0369-y. S2CID 53976864. Seathwaite Farm – room for plenty of cars along the lane at Seathwaite Farm though it can fill up on the busiest days. If you decide to park here you must leave enough space along the road for large vehicles such as tractors, trailers or emergency services to pass.This huge boulder is precariously perched on one side and looks as though it might topple over at any moment. But don't worry, it's been in this position for thousands of years. Climb to the top using the sturdy ladder or try to shake hands with someone through a narrow gap underneath the boulder. Castle Crag - one of the 'Jaws' of Borrowdale Rosie Cotton's savory bread pudding and fresh fruit compote withamaretto whipped cream.Smoked ham, mushrooms, thyme and shallots give this bread pudding a distinctive Shire flavor every hobbit will adore. Sweet seasonalfruit perfectly balances the plate.

The mix of mountains, tarns and lake, linked by a network of footpaths and bridleways make Borrowdale a perfect place for outdoor adventure. Ascend the high peaks of Dale Head, Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Great Gable and Glaramara, test your climbing skills at Shepherd's Crag or at the Bowder Stone, take a canoe for a paddle across the lake or simply enjoy wandering along the myriad of footpaths and bridleways and crisscross the valley. Borrowdale is fairly unusual for the Lake District in that it doesn’t have a huge number of pubs - primarily because of its remoteness. In fact, The Langstrath Country Inn is the only pub in Borrowdale. Fortunately, though, it’s a good one, and you’ll be glad you stopped by. Borrowdale stretches from the southern shores of Derwentwater into the heart of the Lake District. It is home to the hamlets of Grange, Rosthwaite and Seatoller, with other clusters of cottages to be found in Seathwaite, Stonethwaite, Manesty and Watendlath. Did you know that Seathwaite in Borrowdale is officially the wettest inhabited place in England? But it's not always raining there and on fine days you can explore fellside paths to Styhead and Sprinkling tarns, admire the venerable Borrowdale yews immortalised in a poem by William Wordsworth and marvel at the remains of the Elizabethan wadd (graphite) mines on the fellside - once the most expensive mineral ever mined in Britain. A wander to Watendlath

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It’s been over 5 years since I was last up Bessyboot, and on that occasion the weather was mixed, to put it mildly, with rain, sleet, hailstorms, gale force wind, along with a few brighter spells. We experienced a white out on the summit, and there were no views whatsoever. Conditions were much better today, and hopefully I’d be able to see a little more of the surroundings