Keswick
The Lake DistrictWhile you enjoy the tranquillity and sense of remoteness at Castlerigg Hall you have the lively hustle and bustle of Keswick only 2-miles away. Enjoy a 30-minute idyllic walk that takes you through woodland and down to the lakeside where you will reach Keswick town centre with its variety of independent shops, including many walking outlets selling everything you need to make the most of the wonderful Lake District outdoors. Keswick has many cafes, restaurants and dog-friendly pubs, in fact it is known as one of the most dog-friendly towns in the whole of Britain! The town also boasts a cinema and the Theatre By The Lake.
The Lake District is known for its great outdoors but come rain or shine, there’s something to do. In Keswick and beyond there are many indoor attractions perfect for a wet day. So, if you are looking for what to do on a wet day, here’s our inspiration.
Keswick Walks
Download Guides For Classic Keswick WalksThere are many lovely parks to stroll through in Keswick and a number of scenic walks nearby for exploring during the day. An evening stroll, before dinner in Keswick is a great way to round off your day and if you don’t fancy the walk back up for bed, a taxi will bring you home in no time at all.
Great Wood and Derwentwater Lakeshore
A lovely route through the woods and back along the lakeshore. Excellent views for comparatively little exertion. This walk is a shorter version of the Walla Crag route taking you on a path through Great Wood beneath the crag.
Distance – 4.3 miles, taking around 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace, plus stops.
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Catbells
From the moment you step on the fell you can start to enjoy sensational panoramic views over Keswick, Derwentwater and Borrowdale. In the west the views of Newlands Valley and the Western Fells make this walk without rival for such a small amount of effort.
The beautiful Catbells, on the western shore of Derwentwater, has always been a magnet for walkers. But Catbells’ popularity – boosted recently on TV by Griff Rhys Jones and Julia Bradbury – is causing severe parking problems at the foot of the fell.
Indiscriminate parking on the narrow winding approach road is causing serious danger, inconvenience and environmental damage. Cumbria County Council is urging walkers to use BOAT, BUS or BOOTS to access the fell.
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Castlehead
Castlehead is a low wooded hill close to the town centre only 162m high with splendid views for minimum effort. On the top is a dial giving the names of all the hills which can be seen.
The view commands the full expanse of Derwentwater aswell as the town of Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake.
Distance – 1.8 miles.
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Many thanks to KTA and Keswick.org for the walking routes. You can find these and many more over at www.keswick.org