Keswick Walking Tour by Cumbria Tourist Guides

About

The small market town of Keswick is surrounded by a vast scenic amphitheatre of mountains. There are two lakes nearby: Derwent Water with its historic steamers and four beautiful islands and Bassenthwaite Lake. Keswick stands near the confluence of two rivers, the Greta and the Derwent, inspiration to artists and poets, and there are three parks, Hope Park, Fitz Park and Crow Park, at the heart of the town. Above the town lies the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle with its panoramic views.

The Moot Hall, in the centre of the historic market place, is an excellent place to start a guided walk. The Tourist Information Centre is housed here and it is surrounded by history, the bustling twice weekly market, great shops, restaurants and pubs.  A short stroll will take you to the Theatre by the Lake and the incredible views from Friar's Crag to the Jaws of Borrowdale.

There are many other interesting places to visit including the Pencil Museum near the river, and Keswick Museum which is award winning and situated  in Fitz Park, near the historic old railway station and the start of the Threlkeld cycle path and walking trail.

The old Royal Oak public house has stain glass windows dedicated to the Lake Poets who visited. Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey lived  at Greta Hall overlooking the town centre.

The area is also rich with the history of saints, Christianity and monastic influence.

Keswick boasts many famous people who have contributed to the history of the town – miners, fell runners, photographers, engineers, map makers, an inventor, the first female journalist, poets, craftsmen and women, artists and a founder of the National Trust.

Join a qualified Cumbria Blue Badge Guide and discover what makes this friendly Lake District town so special.
Scheduled public walks have now been replaced with bespoke group options to meet visitor demand. All walks will be 1.5 - 2 hours long.
For enquiries and a quote please email info@cumbriatouristguides.org 

Please state the required date, time, and group size , including the number of children under 14.

Enquiries are welcome from  families, friendship groups and from organisations. Group size is limited to 20, but if there is demand a second guide will be sourced.

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