Braithwaite Village, near Keswick in the Lake District

The village of Braithwaite is in the northern Lake District and is just under 3 miles from the market town of Keswick. It is situated just off the A66 and at the entrance to the Newlands Valley and at the foot of the Whinlatter Pass. It is a popular destination for walkers, being the starting point of many excellent walks in the Newlands valley and on the surrounding fells. Braithwaite was the original home of the Cumberland Pencil Company, and was the home to a large number of quarry workers and miners. There is a well stocked village store which also provides freshly made sandwiches.

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