Branthwaite is a hamlet in the borough of Allerdale. Branthwaite is approx. 5 miles from Workington and is 7 miles from Cockermouth, the small village has few amenities but is a sought after area. There are two pubs, The Wild Duck, and The Riverside. The River Marron runs through Branthwaite. There was once a Trout farm but its recently closed down. There’s also an old mill that was the main source for the village but again that has long closed down. Branthwaite Hall is an old peel tower that is in between Branthwaite and Dean.