Nearest airport:
Newcastle at 87 Miles
Nearest train:
Penrith at 12 Miles
Nearest motorway:
Junction 40 M6 at 11 Miles
Nearest beach:
beach at 26.0 Miles
Car:
necessary
With its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, scenic cycle routes and walks to suit every ability this area is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast and also a lovely place to relax and take in the spectacular scenery. Keswick, in the heart of the Lake district, is a traditional market town with a pedestrianised centre, a weekly market , interesting shops, cafes and street theatre during high summer. Enjoy a cruise around Derwentwater, hop on and off the Launch for a walk or a picnic at its various stops. Keswick has lots to offer including a cinema, public parks, mini golf, leisure pool, theatre , the Pencil Museum, and the Cars to the Stars Museum. Close by are the Honister Slate Mine, Trotters World of Animals and Whinlatter Forest with its Go-Ape High Wire Adventure, trails, Osprey Centre and a lovely cafe. Keswick Golf Club is only 1.5 miles away and the lovely village of Threlkeld with its good pubs is just beyond that. A good place to stay for touring the Lake District National Park.