OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES in or near KESWICK
What to do in Keswick - Outdoors for when the Lake District weather permits!
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Keswick Launch Co Tel: 017687 72263 Keswick Launch runs cruises around Derwentwater stopping at various locations around the lake. Also hires rowing and self-drive motor boats |
Mirehouse Tel: 017687 72287 Mirehouse is a historical house and gardens which holds events and attractions overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake 3 miles from Keswick |
Keswick Market
Keswick Market usually runs two days per week on Thursday and Saturday (weather permitting). The stalls sell a variety of local produce and goods |
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Whinlatter Forest Tel: 017687 78469 Whinlatter visitor centre is approximately 5 miles from Keswick. There is a cafe, shop, walking and biking trails and 'Go Ape' adventure course |
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Located on the outskirts of town with panoramic views over Keswick, this is one of the oldest stone circles in Britain dating from 3000BC |
Honister Slate Mine Tel: 017687 77230 Honister Slate Mine is England's last remaining working slate mine and has been turned into an award-winning experience and day out! |
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Keswick Golf Club Tel: 017687 79324 Keswick Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole fellside course close to Threlkeld village, 4 miles from Keswick. There is a pro shop and clubhouse |
Trotters World of Animals Tel: 017687 76239 Trotters World of Animals is home to hundreds of animals, including endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles. Near Bassenthwaite Lake |








