Braithwaite Bridges Camping Site
Keswick, Cumbria
Toilets
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Just 2 miles West of Keswick you will find Scotgates Woodland campsite situated in the Lake District village of Braithwaite (near Keswick). The lovely woodland setting offers relaxed camping in a with superb views of the Lake Districts surrounding fells. Keswick's position close to the centre of the Lake District National Park gives you easy access to scores of attractions, historic houses, beautiful gardens and endless outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. Locally you can take a cruise on Derwentwater, or row yourself around the beautiful islands on the lake.
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The Theatre by the Lake has received fabulous reviews and provides a wide and varied choice of productions as well as a gallery.Fun for all the family can be found amongst the waves at Keswick Spa Leisure Pool, an indoor pool with wave machine and exciting water slide.The Lakes are often referred to as being a walkers paradise, and you couldn't have a better starting point than our Woodland Campsite at Braithwaite Bridges. Site FacilitiesLicensed Tea Room & ShopOn site is our licensed Tearoom which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in high season. The Tearoom also serves freshly brewed tea and coffee, which can be enjoyed with one of our delicious homemade cakes. The Shop is well-stocked and sells most of the things you need for your camping holiday, including newspapers and magazines, dairy products, bread, chilled drinks and tinned goods.And remember, both the Tearoom and the Shop are licensed.Amenities BlockWe have recently completed a stylish, high-quality Showers and Amenity Block facility, for all our visitors to use. The amenity block includes under-floor heating, family and individual showers, shaving points & hair dryers, toilets & hand-basins, disabled toilet and a baby changing room.Wi-Fi InternetFREE Wi-Fi Internet is availableOther Facilities Include.....*Family and individual showers*Baby changing room*Disabled toilet*Pot wash area*Laundry room*Spacious games area*Parking places at each caravan*Well drained camping groundThings to doWhinlatter Mountain BikingWhinlatter puts the mountain back into biking, making full use of its landscape to offer some fantastic trails. The red graded Altura trail was opened in 2009 and is already a classic.Moot Hall, KeswickIn the centre of Keswick now containing the Tourist Information Centre, this building dates back to 1813 on an earlier 16th Century site. On Saturdays a market is held around the Moot Hall.Theatre By The LakeOne of the most beautifully located theatres in all of England, just a few hundred yards from Derwentwater. A year-round professional drama production, it provides a variety of entertainment to suit all tastes.Alhambra CinemaThe cinema offers 1st class entertainment in traditional surroundings. The cinema prides itself on its tasteful decor, comfortable environment & impeccable customer service.Keswick Leisure PoolKeswick Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre offers a unique leisure experience in Allerdale. With its warm waters, wave machine and 'black hole' flume there is fun for all the family.Lake District Osprey ProjectIn 2001 a pair of ospreys, which nested beside Basssenthwaite Lake, became the first wild osprey to breed in the Lake District for over 150 years. The birds return every summer to the area.Go Ape - WhinlatterSwing through the trees, climb cargo nets, and tackle obstacles high up in the trees, with a forest adventure at Whinlatter Forest.Keswick Museum & Art GalleryA local Victorian Museum revealing Keswick's surprising past, including its many 'firsts' and its famous residents. The 1897 purpose built museum is set in beautiful Fitz Park and has retained its original Victorian feel.Honister Slate MineWhy not go deep underground when the weather isn't at its best, and enjoy a tour with a difference at Honister Slate Mine. The braver souls should try the Via Ferrata.Keswick Boat LaunchThe Keswick Boat Launch provides frequent trips around Derwentwater in both directions; stopping at Keswick, Ashness Gate, Lodore, High Brandelhow, Low Brandelhow, Hawse End and Nichol End.DirectionsWe are easily accessed from Junction 40 of the M6 motorway.Take the A66 past Keswick, then turn left for Braithwaite.The site is on the left immediately before the village.
From Campsitechatter · checked 9 Feb 2026

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