A fell path above the northern Lake District

Lake District

Keswick

The northern Lakes, and their finest theatre of fells.

Keswick sits between Derwentwater and Skiddaw with Borrowdale opening behind it — arguably the most complete landscape in the National Park.

It is a proper working town with a good market, and the walking is unmatched.

Restaurants

  • A modern British kitchen off the market square

Pubs

  • A brewery tap with excellent Cumbrian beer

Walks

  • Catbells
  • Walla Crag at sunrise
  • Borrowdale and Castle Crag

Things to do

  • Derwentwater launches
  • Climbing and scrambling with guides

Signature recommendations

  • Catbells at first light, before the car park fills