All of the northern Lake District National Park is close at hand and there are walks to suit all ages and abilities, from gentle strolls around Derwentwater (for example Friar's Crag), through smaller mountains such as Cat Bells (with its amazing views of Derwentwater and Keswick), to more challenging routes up Blencathra (via Sharp Edge), Scafell Pike (England's highest point) and many more. Most other parts of the Lake District are within a short drive and Grasmere, Buttermere, Windermere are all easily reached.
Robinson and Derwent Fells viewed from Cat Bells
There are endless locations for some of the finest and most enjoyable climbing in the UK. A rainy day alternative is the Keswick climbing wall (www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk).
There are plenty of valleys, mountain passes, mountain tracks and railway trails to cater for all levels of ability.
Derwentwater from Friar's Crag
Hire rowing boats or take a trip on the motor launch to the other end of Derwentwater and back (www.keswick-launch.co.uk).
Market Square and Moot Hall
Keswick has many shops, including outdoor equipment stores and gift shops. There are the main high street banks, several cafes, Thresher off licence, WH Smith, food shops, etc.
At the Leisure Centre near Fitz Park, featuring a wave pool. Fitz Park has tennis courts and is ideal for football, cricket and other games.
Situated about 2 miles east of the town centre, the stone circle is one of the best in the country and is in an attractive setting overlooked by Skiddaw and Blencathra.
Visit the Cumberland Pencil Museum or the Cars of the Stars Motor Museum or the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, or try the Rheged centre near Penrith, where you can explore the history of the Lakes from 2000 years ago to the present day.
Keswick has about 17 pubs, so the choice is extensive!
Many of the pubs serve good wholesome food, but there are also several restaurants to choose from. One of our favourites is Salsa (an excellent Mexican restaurant, which also does great takeaways). We also like the Lakeland Pedlar Wholefood Cafe.
View and buy some of the most unusual teapots you'll ever see. Telephone 017687 73983 or visit www.teapottery.com for more information.
Derwent Bay Bears
near Keswick in the Lake District is the home of Cumbrian chainsaw sculpture.
Here they make a family of bears and other animals all hand carved from solid
timber for your garden, patio or conservatory!
Regular theatre, musical events, dance productions and more! Contact details: Theatre by the Lake on 017687 74411 or visit www.theatrebythelake.com.
Annual Bible Convention held mid to late July (over 3 weeks). For further details please see www.keswickconv.com.
Fri Jun 7 to Sat Jun 8
Davidson Park, Keswick
100 Real Ales plus lagers, ciders, wines and full bar service, with evening
entertainment
Contact details: 017687 75414 or www.keswickbeerfestival.com.
Located on the eastern shore of Coniston. To find out more visit www.brantwood.org.uk .
The Wordsworth Trust exists to be a living memorial to the life and poetry of William Wordsworth and his contemporaries, serving, in the words of the first Trustees, 'lovers of English poetry from all over the world'. Its focus is Dove Cottage and the hamlet of Town End, Grasmere, a place and a landscape at the centre of the English Lake District where the poet lived, wrote and found inspiration.
This page was last updated 03 September 2002 . Copyright 2002 M. Hull
Comments or queries? Contact: mail@lakedistrictholidayhome.co.uk