Keswick is a vibrant market town, nestled on the shores of Derwentwater watched
over by the mighty Skiddaw mountain. Surrounded by other magnificent fells just
waiting to be explored along with plenty of low-level walks all providing spectacular
scenery and tranquillity.
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Derwentwater is known as “The Queen of the Lakes” and boasts the only
inhabited island in the Lake District. It also has a 'magic' island which only
occasionally floats to the surface. The regular motorised launch service round
the lake allows access to its many beautiful shoreline areas and is a really useful
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There is so much to explore - the history and literature of
the Lakeland poets ~ Wordsworth and Southey, the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle
and its myths, the landscape and stories of Beatrix Potter or simply stroll in
the beautiful Borrowdale valley and stop to enjoy a local farm cream tea. | |
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From the busy shores of Windermere to the Deep dark depths of Wast Water, from
the rugged rocks of Langdale to the rolling slopes of Grasmere, and beautiful
Buttermere, the Lake District has a beauty all of it’s very own and to be
enjoyed by all. |
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Our location at 29 Southey Street provides the visitor with easy walking access
to Keswick's main street and shops. Links to a series of maps are given below.
Please close the map browser window before viewing another map and also to return
to this page to continue viewing our web site.
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Where we are in Keswick map below
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For an up to date 5 day forecast of the weather for Keswick click here.
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| The landscape of the Northern Lake District is of spectacular glaciated scenery, ranging from the rugged central volcanic mountains to the smoother outlines and more open countryside if the lakes and villages found along the valley floors. Keswick.org click here. |
| As the official tourist board website for Cumbria - The Lake District, golakes, has much to offer in terms of accommodation and area information. golakes.co.uk click here. |
| Whats on at Keswick Theatre by the Lake. click here. |
| A programme of walks in beautiful Northern Lakeland escorted by the experienced leaders of Keswick Rambles. click here. |
| Keswick Jazz festival more information click here. |
| Keswick Mountain festival website click here. |
| RHEGED an international family day out film shows and exhibitions click here. |
| Lakeland Art Courses by JaneWard, a professional landscape artist, demonstrator and enthusiastic tutor, holding painting holidays in various beautiful locations. click here. |
| While travelling through the Lake District you may suddenly come across a field full of cars, with men and women standing with binoculars in hand, a line of people will be shouting and cheering, calling out names and blowing whistles. You may wonder what you have stumbled upon, and then you realise that this is one of Cumbria's oldest and most popular sports - Hound Trailing. more information click here. |
