Things to do in the Keswick Area...

Keswick is the perfect location if you wish to explore the Northern lakes and fells of the English Lake District National Park.

The town itself is on the shores of Derwentwater and is surrounded by magnificent fells including Skiddaw, Blencathra, Catbells, with the Coledale Fells and Borrowdale just a short drive away. The walking locally is excellent whatever standard you enjoy.

Several major walking routes such as the Cumbria Way and the Allerdale Ramble pass through the area, as well as cycle routes such as the Coast to Coast (C2C). Skiddaw, overlooking Keswick, is the 4th highest mountain in England (3053ft) and the views from the top are some of the best in the Lake District.

Whether it is fell walking, climbing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing, horse riding, paragliding or mountain biking, there is always something for everyone in the Keswick and North Lakes area.

Derwentwater is a popular lake for watersports and has its own Keswick Launch Service stopping at several points around the Lake, allowing you to walk so far, and cruise the rest.

The town itself is well known for its excellent restaurants, tea shops and traditional inns, offering something for every taste and budget. Or there are plenty of excellent country inns in the surrounding villages such as the Horse & Farrier in Threlkeld (4 miles) or the Swinside Inn in Newlands Valley (3 miles).

Local villages such as Portinscale and Braithwaite offer a quiet alternative to the town itself and are within easy walking distance of Keswick. Or if you want to escape the crowds completely, the peaceful Northern Fells area behind Skiddaw, is only 25 minutes drive away.

There are many other local attractions to enjoy too, including Rheged Discovery Centre on the A66 towards Penrith (winner of the global "BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards"). Derwentwater Marina, the Theatre By The Lake, Pencil Museum and Honister Slate Mine.

There is something for everyone in Keswick and the surrounding area!