Withesike Bay

Bay in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Withesike Bay

Barrow Beck
Barrow Beck Credit: David Brown

Witchesike Bay is a picturesque bay located on the western coast of Cumberland, a county in the northwestern part of England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of Whitehaven and 30 miles northwest of the city of Carlisle. The bay is nestled between the towns of St. Bees to the north and Sellafield to the south.

With its stunning natural beauty, Witchesike Bay attracts visitors from far and wide. The bay is characterized by its pristine sandy beach, which stretches for nearly a mile along the coastline. The beach is backed by rugged cliffs, providing a dramatic backdrop to the bay's scenery.

Witchesike Bay is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities. The beach is ideal for sunbathing, picnicking, and leisurely strolls. The clear waters of the bay are perfect for swimming, kayaking, and other water sports.

Nature lovers will also appreciate Witchesike Bay's wildlife and birdlife. The bay is home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, puffins, and cormorants. Visitors may also spot seals and dolphins in the bay's waters.

For those looking to explore further afield, the surrounding area offers ample opportunities. St. Bees Head, a renowned nature reserve, is located just north of the bay. Here, visitors can enjoy stunning coastal walks and observe seabird colonies nesting on the cliffs.

Overall, Witchesike Bay is a hidden gem on the Cumberland coast, offering natural beauty and outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.

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Withesike Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.572198/-3.157841 or Grid Reference NY2520. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barrow Beck
Barrow Beck
Derwent Water seen from Brandlehow Landing Stage Bleaberry Fell and Castlerigg Fell can be seen on the other side of the lake.
Derwent Water seen from Brandlehow Landing Stage
Bleaberry Fell and Castlerigg Fell can be seen on the other side of the lake.
Footbridge over the River Derwent Across the flat river flood plain can be seen Shepherds Crag.
Footbridge over the River Derwent
Across the flat river flood plain can be seen Shepherds Crag.
Yewthwaite Gill The course of Yewthwaite Gill, the sides of the channel showing sides of extensive erosion.
Yewthwaite Gill
The course of Yewthwaite Gill, the sides of the channel showing sides of extensive erosion.
The pastures of Yewthwaite Looking across the grassy pastures of Yewthwaite. After a day of heavy rain the sun is beginning to break through the clouds above the valley.
The pastures of Yewthwaite
Looking across the grassy pastures of Yewthwaite. After a day of heavy rain the sun is beginning to break through the clouds above the valley.
River Derwent flood plain The flat ground at the head of Derwent Water frequently floods. Skiddaw is in the far distance.
River Derwent flood plain
The flat ground at the head of Derwent Water frequently floods. Skiddaw is in the far distance.
Ashness Bridge On the minor road from Barrow Bay to Watendlath, the Grade II listed Ashness Bridge over Barrow Beck is a popular tourist attraction.
Barrow Beck flows into Derwentwater and thence into the River Derwent.
Ashness Bridge
On the minor road from Barrow Bay to Watendlath, the Grade II listed Ashness Bridge over Barrow Beck is a popular tourist attraction. Barrow Beck flows into Derwentwater and thence into the River Derwent.
River Derwent From the Chinese Bridge — looks nice enough to swim in, but take a closer look into the water in the shadow of the bridge: a dead sheep.
River Derwent
From the Chinese Bridge — looks nice enough to swim in, but take a closer look into the water in the shadow of the bridge: a dead sheep.
Footpath through Lodore Hotel On my map this is supposed to be a Permissive path to avoid using the road. On the latest O.S. mapping it's classed as a Public Footpath.

Either way its use is not welcoming and the 'bridge' over the beck just beyond the gate is very precarious.
Footpath through Lodore Hotel
On my map this is supposed to be a Permissive path to avoid using the road. On the latest O.S. mapping it's classed as a Public Footpath. Either way its use is not welcoming and the 'bridge' over the beck just beyond the gate is very precarious.
Ashness Bridge
Ashness Bridge
Path to Catbells The zig-zag path up to Catbells as viewed from Derwentwater.
Path to Catbells
The zig-zag path up to Catbells as viewed from Derwentwater.
High Brandelhow The jetty here is currently undergoing repair.
High Brandelhow
The jetty here is currently undergoing repair.
High Brandelhow The landing stage is presently undergoing repair.
High Brandelhow
The landing stage is presently undergoing repair.
Brandelhow Point Housing at Brandelhow Point.
Brandelhow Point
Housing at Brandelhow Point.
Housing at Brandelhow Point
Housing at Brandelhow Point
Southern end of Derwentwater On the left is the Lodore Falls Hotel.  The B5289 to Borrowdale hugs the ground beneath Shepherds Crag <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1513276">NY2618 : Shepherds Crag</a>.
Southern end of Derwentwater
On the left is the Lodore Falls Hotel. The B5289 to Borrowdale hugs the ground beneath Shepherds Crag NY2618 : Shepherds Crag.
Wooded cliffs overlooking Derwentwater 
Between the Bleaberry Fell and the lakeside are cliffs covered in trees. On the left, above a landslide, there seems to be some kind of face.
Wooded cliffs overlooking Derwentwater
Between the Bleaberry Fell and the lakeside are cliffs covered in trees. On the left, above a landslide, there seems to be some kind of face.
Buoys on Derwentwater Buoys direct boats into the channel for the Lodore landing stage. On the right water from the lake drains into the River Derwent. In the background is the Lodore Falls Hotel.
Buoys on Derwentwater
Buoys direct boats into the channel for the Lodore landing stage. On the right water from the lake drains into the River Derwent. In the background is the Lodore Falls Hotel.
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Withesike Bay is located at Grid Ref: NY2520 (Lat: 54.572198, Lng: -3.157841)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

///peanut.unwanted.chestnuts. Near Keswick, Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.572198,-3.157841
Ferry Terminal
Low Brandelhow
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 54.5760893/-3.1574242
Bus Stop
Brandelhow Park at track
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090002111548
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Brandelhow Park at track
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Brandelhow Park-Derwent Water
Naptan NaptanCode: cumadatj
Naptan Street: No name
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5709502/-3.1633782
Bus Stop
Brandelhow Park opp track
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090002113744
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Brandelhow Park opp track
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Brandelhow Park-Derwent Water
Naptan NaptanCode: cumadgaw
Naptan Street: No name
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5709844/-3.1635648
Victoria Bay
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 54.5750358/-3.1567215
Withesike Bay
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 54.5722496/-3.1571721
Bench
Source: GPS Survey
Lat/Long: 54.5759999/-3.1579067
Bench
Backrest: no
Source: GPS Survey
Lat/Long: 54.5691725/-3.1582669
Old Brandlehow
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5755039/-3.161241
Brandlehow Park
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5731207/-3.1633697
Brandlehow Park
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5748296/-3.1600814
Barrier: kissing_gate
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 54.5708968/-3.1634273
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5726254/-3.1614469
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.573722/-3.1566934
Entrust
Note: The sculpture of the hands 2020 - Centenary of the National Trust care of Brandelhow.
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 54.5743503/-3.1567535
Bench
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.571519/-3.1575904
Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 54.5677854/-3.1589177
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5706555/-3.1575206
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