River Brathay
The Brathay is a river of north-west England. Its name comes from Old Norse and means broad river. It rises at a point 1289 feet above sea level near the Three Shire Stone at the highest point of Wrynose Pass in the Lake District.
- Stream
- Description: river in Cumbria, England, UK, flows into Windermere
Places of Interest
Discover Galava Roman Fort and Stagshaw Garden.
Galava Roman Fort
Ambleside Roman Fort is the modern name given to the…
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden is a woodland garden situated south…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Brathay and Clappersgate.
River Brathay
This page is based on…
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Latitude
54.41667° or 54° 25′ north
Longitude
-2.96667° or 2° 58′ west
Open location code
9C6VC28M+M8
GeoNames ID
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Asturian to Welsh—“River Brathay” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Waterhead and How.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Seamew Crag and Green Tuft Island.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
“The world is so empty if we think of it only as mountains, rivers, and cities; but to know someone here and there who is in harmony with us… makes this earth an inhabited garden.”
England: Highlights
Learn more about London and Manchester.
