Self Catering Cottage in Keswick

There are some great walks from Keswick to suit all standards of walker. Leave your car at Derwent Cottage and try one of the following walks:

WALLA CRAG (376 metres) - Interesting walk which has stunning scenery and gives a panoramic view of Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Skiddaw and Blencathra. From the top you can indulge in amazing views over Derwentwater towards Newlands Valley and down the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. To return to Keswick either drop down through Great Wood and walk back following the lake or continue past Falcons Crag down to the famous Ashness Bridge then back along the lakeshore.

CASTLEHEAD (161 metres) - Relatively easy walk through the woods to the top of Castlehead where you are greeted by incredible panoramic views, looking over Derwentwater, from Borrowdale Valley to Keswick. To extend the walk continue over Castlehead and cross Borrowdale Road in to Cockshot Wood/ Head through Cockshot to the boat landings then back through town to Derwent Cottage

CAT BELLS (451 metres) - Quite a strenuous walk resulting in lovely views up Newlands Valley and towards Bassenthwaite. Either walk through the village of Portinscale to the foot of Cat Bells or take the Keswick Launch to Brandlehow. The first part of the walk is quite steep but it flattens out towards the summit. Depending on your fitness you can either continue up towards Maiden Moor or drop down in to Newlands Valley and walk to the Swinside Inn for a well deserved drink!

There are regular buses up Borrowdale and Newlands Valleys and the Keswick Launch runs all year round. Please see our links page for website details