Derwentwater and Keswick

Local information

Keswick, a small market town in the Northern Lake District is encircled by the grandeur of the high fells, it lies close to the shore of picturesque Derwent Water at the foot of the scenic Borrowdale Valley.

It is an ideal location not only for all season/all weather walking, climbing, sailing, mountain biking, fell running and cycling but also provides a wealth of low level paths and less arduous fells for those who want to take things easier.

There is a wide range of other interesting things to do and see in the area, including a variety of shops, a theatre, galleries and museums. Keswick and the local area has an extensive choice of good cafes, pubs and restaurants.

You may find the following websites useful:

www.lake-district.gov.uk - The official site of the Lake District National Park Authority
www.keswick.org - Keswick tourism information site
www.golakes.co.uk - Cumbria Tourism website                                                                                                                                            www.selectbrochure.com/pub/30/ - View Keswick brochure on-line
www.TripAdvisor.co.uk - Read reviews of Grassmoor Guest House                                                                                                                  Find us in the Bed and Breakfast Directory                                                                   www.ClickBedAndBreakfast.co.uk  - Guest Accommodation around the UK www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/lakedistrict.html - Up to date local weather forecast                                                                                    www.keswickbikes.co.uk - Bike shop in Keswick
www.biketreks.net - Bike shop in Ambleside 

Outdoor Activities

www.forestry.gov.uk/alturatrail - The longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District at Whinlatter Forest Park 
www.morethanmountains.co.uk - Outdoor activity providers offering climbing, scrambling, guided walks and navigation courses.
www.keswickrambles.org.uk/- Guided walks from Keswick's Moot Hall 

Theatre and Cinema

www.theatrebythelake.co.uk - Keswick's year-round professional producing & presenting theatre                                                                                                                     www.keswick-alhambra.co.uk/ - Alhambra cinema, a traditional cinema showing current films

Keswick town centre and Moot Hall