Location: Cumbria - Lake District in United Kingdom
Nearest Airport:
Newcastle at 82
Miles
Car: not necessary
Keswick lies in the heart of the Northern Lake District and is a bustling market town. It offers a wide range of shops to suit all tastes including outdoor equipment stores, gift and craft shops, cafes, restaurants and approximately 17 pubs, many of which serve good, wholesome food. All of the northern Lake District National Park is close at hand and there are walks to suit all ages and abilities, from gentle strolls around Derwentwater (eg Friar's Crag), through smaller mountains such as Cat Bells (with its amazing views of Derwentwater and Keswick), to more challenging routes up Blencathra (via Sharp edge), Scafell Pike (England's highest point) and many more.
Most other parts of the Lake District are within a short drive or bus ride and Grasmere, Buttermere, Cockermouth and Windermere are all easily reached. Cycling and Mountain Biking - there are plenty of valleys, mountain passes, mountain tracks and railway trails to cater for all levels of ability.