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Braithwaite

This small village lies at the foot of the Whinlatter Pass, another of Cumbria's dramatic routes. The summit of this steep road, the B5292, is some 1043 feet above sea level. On the westerly descent, there are magnificent views over Bassenthwaite Lake. The road runs through the Whinlatter Forest Park, one of the Forestry Commission's oldest woodlands, which has a Visitor Centre, trails and walks for all ages and abilities, an orienteering course, adventure playground, viewpoints, gift shop and a tearoom with a terrace overlooking the woodlands and valley. Many of the record numbers who visit the centre come to see live footage of the Lake District ospreys beamed to a viewing facility, or to see the birds through high-powered telescopes at the Dodd Wood viewing point. The Lake District Osprey Project is a partnership of the Forestry Commission, the Lake District National Park Authority and the RSPB whose aim is to protect the nesting ospreys and to encourage others to settle and breed in other suitable locations.