Riggs Cottage - Lake District

Riggs Cottage is located near the north end of Bassenthwaite Lake on the lower slopes of Sale Fell and is equidistant from the market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth ( both approximately six miles ).To see maps or aerial views of the area click on the links below

Small scale map of the location of the cottage

Keswick and Cockermouth contain a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants and for those rainy days visit the local Keswick Spa and attractions. Theatres are situated in Keswick (Theatre on the Lake) and Cockermouth (Kirkgate Centre).

The cottage is in an ideal location for walkers and mountain bikers and is within easy reach of the northern fells and lakes including Bassenthwaite Lake , Derwentwater , Buttermere and Crummock Water . Visit the spectacular Scale Force waterfall accessible via a rocky walk from the car park at Buttermere.

The Pheasant Inn and Restaurant is a pleasant ½ mile walk from the cottage and is ideal for those looking for a relaxed Sunday lunch.

For those with GPS devices the co-ordinates of the cottage are:

OS Grid NY 19017 30319
Lat/Long N54 39 41.2 W03 15 25.1

The lane leading to the cottage leaves the road at :

OS Grid NY 19272 30233
Lat/Long N54 39 38.6 W03 15 10.9