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

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Cycling

What a great town. Great views and walks, highlight is kayaking on Derwent water with views of Skiddaw

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Cycling

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.

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1. View of Derwent Water – Keswick loop from Thornthwaite

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01:35

370m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Greta – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

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190m

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3. Keswick – Whinlatter Pass loop from Keswick

27.0km

02:14

540m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Keswick, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Keswick

1. View of Derwent Water – Keswick loop from Thornthwaite

2. River Greta – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

3. Keswick – Whinlatter Pass loop from Keswick

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