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Your trip to Keswick.

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Keswick – Inglaterra Destination Lake District about 470 km from Londres

How to get there

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) Manchester · 190 km
  • Penrith North Lakes railway station Penrith · 28 km
  • Keswick Bus Station 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Keswick has no train station: from Windermere the 555 bus takes about 1 hour, and from Penrith, which has a station on the London Euston–Glasgow line, the X4/X5 buses take around 45 minutes. By car, take the A66.

How many days

Two days: one for Derwentwater, by boat and on foot, including Friar's Crag and Catbells, and another for Castlerigg, Borrowdale and Aira Force. For longer hikes such as Skiddaw or Helvellyn add an extra day.

When to go

From May to September, with more boat services and drier trails; July and August are the busiest. October brings autumn colours. In winter the days are short and the fells can be snowy.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

You don’t need a car for the town, the lake and Castlerigg; buses and the boat cover Borrowdale and Catbells. A car helps for Ullswater and more remote valleys. You drive on the left, and mountain passes like Honister are steep and narrow.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Keswick
  1. Morning
    Friar's Crag and boat

    Walk to Friar's Crag and take the Derwentwater boat to Hawes End.

  2. Afternoon
    Catbells

    Climb Catbells via the northern ridge and descend to the shore, returning by boat.

  3. Late afternoon
    Castlerigg

    Walk or drive to Castlerigg for the sunset among the stones.

  4. Evening
    Pub in Keswick

    Dine in a pub on Keswick’s market square.

2 days in Keswick

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Derwentwater

    Friar's Crag and the boat to Hawes End.

  2. Afternoon
    Catbells

    Ascent of Catbells and return along the shore.

  3. Late afternoon
    Castlerigg

    Castlerigg in low light.

  4. Evening
    Keswick

    Dinner in Keswick or theatre by the lake.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Borrowdale

    Bus or car to Borrowdale, with Bowder Rock and Ashness Bridge.

  2. Afternoon
    Aira Force

    Head to Ullswater for Aira Force and a short boat ride on the lake.

  3. Late afternoon
    Return

    Return to Keswick via the A66.

  4. Evening
    Market

    Last night on the market square.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Keswick have a train station?

No. You reach it by bus from Windermere or from Penrith, which has a station on the main line.

Is Keswick good for hikes?

Yes, it’s the base for Catbells, Skiddaw, Blencathra and walks in Borrowdale.

Does Keswick have a market?

Yes, the market square usually has a market on some days of the week. Confirm the days.

What is the distance between Keswick and Windermere?

About 35 km, 1 hour by bus or 40 minutes by car.

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