Before Brexit for the European Parliament its residents voted to elect MEP's for the North West England constituency. 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 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. The Borrowdale valley is one of the most idyllic places on earth. It runs for some ten miles from the high fells, with 977m Scafell Pike the highest summit, down to the shores of Derwentwater.

High above the valley, at the top of Honister Pass, is Honister Slate Mine and Via Ferrata. With mine tours, a hair-raising Via Ferrata where you dangle off the side of the mountain, Europe's longest rope bridge (the Infinity Bridge), and a Climb the Mine experience; there's lots going on here! For those who want something a little more sedate, there's also a fabulous gift shop and a lovely cafe! An outdoor mecca The Leathes Head Hotel is a magnificent Georgian building that welcomes you to sample its delightful fine dining dinner menus. Their Menu du Jour changes daily, making use of produce that’s sourced through local producers or foraged in the surrounding countryside. You’ll get a truly delectable taste of Cumbria when you dine here, with excellent service from the friendly staff. The grand Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa stands proudly towards the southern end of Derwentwater, offering two fantastic restaurants. 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. Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: Allerdale". Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011 . Retrieved 22 November 2009.Borrowdale splits into 3 valleys, Watendlath, Stonethwaite and Seathwaite, each with it’s own distinctive character. The National Trust’s estate also includes the Western half of Derwentwater and half the western shore with the fells behind, the eastern shore up to the watershed with Thirlmere, and the land around Seatoller up to Honister pass, with Seathwaite and Stonethwaite. There are a number of National Trust farms within the three valleys, managed by tenant farmers.

Borrowdale is within the Copeland UK Parliamentary constituency and the North West England European Parliamentary constituency. Trudy Harrison is the Member of parliament. Most of the mountains at the head of Borrowdale, including Scafell Pike and Great Gable, are part of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, a geological development from the Ordovician period.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. Strens, R. G. J. (2009). "The Graphite Deposit of Seathwaite in Borrowdale, Cumberland". Geological Magazine. 102 (5): 393–406. doi: 10.1017/S0016756800053668. The luxury, award-winning venue is led by chefLiam Philbin and sees to every detail so that your meal is a special and memorable experience. Dining out in Borrowdale doesn’t get better than this! 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 Hazel Bank Hotel – country house hotel in Borrowdale set amongst four acres of beautiful countryside.

Elvish/Swedishpancakes with savorychaffles (crispyegg, cheese and bacon wafflesserved with homemade hollandaise sauce). Originally made in Gondolin, these delicate rolled pancakes inspired the pannkakor,crepe and even thecinnamon roll! The rich hollandaise sauce compliments thelight and crispy texture of the chaffle. Borrowdale is a valley and civil parish in the English Lake District in Cumberland, England. It is in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, and is sometimes referred to as Cumberland Borrowdale to distinguish it from another Borrowdale in the historic county of Westmorland.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. Set right where the road runs out in the hamlet of Langstrath, the pub was originally a cottage built for the use of local miners and farm workers. Nowadays you can stop off after on your way down from the steep surrounding crags. You - and your dog - will be well seen to with hearty traditional pub meals, including a tasty roast on Sundays. 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