Bessyboot

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Bessyboot

Blackmoss Pot Langstrath Beck, in spate, passes through a narrow cleft in a band of rocks. — Blackmoss Pot Credit: Ian Taylor

Bessyboot is a prominent hill located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Standing at an elevation of 551 meters (1,808 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Situated in the western part of the park, Bessyboot offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. On a clear day, visitors can admire the breathtaking vistas of the nearby valleys, lakes, and mountains. The hill is particularly renowned for its vistas of Buttermere Lake, Crummock Water, and the towering peaks of the surrounding fells.

Reaching the summit of Bessyboot can be achieved through various hiking routes, with one of the most popular starting from the village of Rosthwaite. The ascent is relatively moderate, with well-defined paths leading through picturesque woodlands and open moorland. As hikers progress higher, they are rewarded with ever-expanding vistas, making the climb a truly memorable experience.

Bessyboot is also known for its rich wildlife. The hill is home to a range of bird species, including buzzards, kestrels, and ravens, which can often be spotted soaring above the hillside. The area is also frequented by red deer, wild ponies, and sheep, adding to the natural charm of the location.

Overall, Bessyboot in Cumberland is a captivating hill that offers both stunning views and a chance to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park.

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Bessyboot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.502228/-3.1467503 or Grid Reference NY2512. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Blackmoss Pot

Langstrath Beck, in spate, passes through a narrow cleft in a band of rocks.

Ian Taylor

The B5289, Seatoller

The main road which passes through Borrowdale and over the Honister Pass. An open-top stagecoach bus sits at its turning point on the edge of Seatoller after an early morning service along the narrow and twisty road from Keswick.

Graham Robson

Stonethwaite Beck

In spate, downstream of the confluence of Langstrath Beck and Greenup Gill. Eagle Crag is in the background.

Ian Taylor

Bleak How

Looking down Borrowdale from the shoulder below Eagle and Heron Crags.

Ian Taylor

On Sergeant's Crag

Looking across Langstrath to White Crag. Fleetwith Pike (left) and Dale Head (centre) are prominent in the background.

Ian Taylor

Chapel House Farm, Borrowdale

Ian Taylor

On Sergeant's Crag

Looking north east across Langstrath towards Borrowdale and beyond.

Trevor Harris

Path above Old Mill Cottage

On the path from Strands Bridge to Glaramara.

Trevor Harris

Approaching The Combe

On the path from Strands Bridge to Glaramara. Ahead is the intake wall and gate into The Combe. On the skyline ahead is Raven Crag and to the left, through the branches of the hawthorn, the pinnacle of Combe Head can be seen.

Trevor Harris

In The Combe

A bunch of Herdwicks are sizing up their visitors.

Trevor Harris

Raven Crag

Heading for Glaramara, but the summit ahead is Combe Head - Glaramara cannot be seen yet.

Trevor Harris

Eagle Crag fell in front before we began to head up the steep slopes

This is an image of Eagle Crag just as we were about to head up the steep slopes. A joy of a walk but certainly needed to take our time and take in the scenery as we made our way up too. Was lucky with the weather, for more on the fell and our walk to the top, check out the link below: Link

Zoe Blackbourn

Sheep movement in Borrowdale

Traffic and pedestrians were asked politely to pause for a while as a large flock of sheep was moved from one field to another.

Trevor Littlewood

Route of Cumbria Way near to Stonethwaite

Stonethwaite is a small settlement on the west side of Stonethwaite Beck; it's bypassed by the Cumbria Way which is on the other side of the stream.

Trevor Littlewood

Glaramara

Glaramara, in addition to being the name of a Borrowdale mountain, is a mountain hotel in the valley; it's seen here from the B5289 near to Seatoller.

Trevor Littlewood

Seatoller

The tiny settlement of Seatoller at the foot of the Borrowdale side of the road crossing Honister Pass.

Trevor Littlewood

Helicopter landing at hotel in Borrowdale

The aircraft is landing at 'Glaramara', a mountain hotel at Seatoller. It wasn't delivering wealthy clients but lifting materials for path and bridge repair work on nearby mountains; this was the final flight of the operation. The debris behind the man on the ground is the remains of a wooden bridge which had been brought down.

Trevor Littlewood

Lone tree in The Combe

The Combe is the upper valley of Combe Gill in Borrowdale. The tree is just beyond the groove of Rottenstone Gill. Raven Crag is the cliff at the valley head.

Trevor Littlewood

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Bessyboot is located at Grid Ref: NY2512 (Lat: 54.502228, Lng: -3.1467503)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria