Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 195 out of 200 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park
Found a few miles from the banks of Derwentwater Lake, Keswick is one of the most famous towns in the Lake District. Here, you will find a huge number of cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops.
A market town since 1276, Keswick hosts a market on Saturday and Thursdays near Moot Hall, the Tourist Information Centre. Keswick also has many cultural attractions such as the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, the Theatre by the Lake and various festivals. You can find more information about the town, here: keswick.org
August 16, 2019
What a great town. Great views and walks, highlight is kayaking on Derwent water with views of Skiddaw
August 24, 2019
The best views of Keswick, Derwentwater and the surrounds are from Latrigg, a relatively small hill about 1 km northwest of the town, along the Cumbria Way. You can get onto the Cumbria Way from Brundholme Road between the hospital and swimming pool.
November 16, 2020
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