Keswick is located in the Northern Lake District, 16 miles West of Penrith and 30 miles South of Carlisle. The town is situated at the foot of the Skiddaw mountain range and at the Northern end of Derwentwater, the widest lake in the Lake District.

The town attracts a wide range of visitors who enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area. There are variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and galleries, a cinema, leisure centre, museum and famous theatre. There are also some stunning parks, a nearby golf course and the nearby lake where you can hire rowing boats or take the launch.

Keswick is a haven for walkers who visit the beautiful town as a base for some of the best and most famous walks in England. Most visitors travel down Borrowdale Valley which is the most direct route to ascend Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.

Keswick is suitable for the whole family - there are activities for children, for those who enjoy sports and for those who just want to relax. You can wander around the town looking round the shops or a short drive will take you to nearby LAkeland villages, valleys and passes.

Keswick Info
DoKeswick - Travel and community website for Keswick on Derwentwater
Milk Two Sugars - Cumbrian and Lake District website directory

Things to Do
Keswick Launch Company - Boat trips on Derwentwater
Platty Plus - Sailing lessons on Derwentwater
Keswick Golf Club - Stunning mountain course in Threlkeld
Watendlath Trout Fishing - No permits required for this weekly stocked tarn
Keswick Climbing Wall - Excellent facilities near town centre

Places to Visit
Cars of the Stars - Museum of famous TV and film vehicles
Pencil Museum - The home of the modern pencil
Keswick Museum - Amazing collection of historical Keswick artefacts
Honister Slate Mine - Watch slate splitting
Mirehouse Historic House - Historical house

Other sites of Interest
Davies Taxis - Local taxi firm
Lake District Tours - Minibus tours around the area
Rathbones of Keswick - Award winning outdoor shop
Sick and the Wrong - Extreme sports shop

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