Braithwaite Cumbria Map

About Braithwaite

Braithwaite rests in the shadow of the fells, a Cumbrian village breathing the crisp air of the Lake District. It lies 3.3 km west of Keswick (from Keswick: bearing 273°T, OS grid NY 232 237), and is situated west of Portinscale village. The stone cottages of Braithwaite, their roofs often a patchwork of slate, seem to absorb the very light that spills over the surrounding hills, lending a soft, enduring glow to the lanes. A quiet stream, a vein of silver through the landscape, meanders close by, its murmur a constant companion to the village's stillness. The nearby fells offer a grand theatre for the sky, where clouds can gather and disperse with a dramatic flourish, casting fleeting shadows that paint the hillsides in ever-changing hues. Braithwaite, though small, holds a certain gravitas, a sense of enduring presence shaped by the wild beauty that enfolds it.

About This Braithwaite Map Page

Explore Braithwaite, Cumbria, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.603019, -3.189848. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.