The reserve is a shallow, balanced nutrient lake in the north-west of the Lake District. Main habitats: open water Area: 523 ha Management: Lake District National Park Authority Features of interest Further information about the National Nature Reserve (NNR), its wildlife and how to visit can be found on the Bassenthwaite Lake page of the Lake District National Park Authority website. Contact Email: hq@lakedistrict.gov.uk Telephone:
local ranger: 01768 779633
Lake District National Park office, Kendal: 01539 724555
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal, Cumbria
LA9 7RL
Website: Lake District National Park