Keswick - walks
There are endless combinations of walks around Keswick, Derwentwater and Borrowdale.
We produce a series of six colourful leaflets of some popular routes. You can buy large colour copies from our Keswick Information Centre for just 70p or print them out from this website for free:
Friars Crag and Castlehead Walk (opens Document Library)
5 km or 3.1 miles, 2 hours, Easy grade
A short but revealing walk.
Castlerigg Walk (opens Document Library)
6 km or 3.7 miles , 2 - 3 hours, Moderate grade
A pleasant walk through town and country.
Walla Crag and Ashness Bridge Walk (opens Document Library)
6 km or 3.7 miles, 3 - 4 hours, Moderate grade
A long but gradual ascent to an outstanding viewpoint over Derwentwater.
Latrigg Walk (opens Document Library)
10 km or 6.2 miles, 3 - 4 hours, Moderate grade
A long and gradual climb to a fine viewpoint of Keswick.
Derwent Walk (opens Document Library)
13 km or 8.1 miles, 5 - 6 hours, Easy grade
Long but leisurely stroll around the shores of Derwentwater.
Catbells and Newland Walk (opens Document Library)
13 km or 8.1 miles, 5 - 7 hours plus waiting time for launch, Strenuous grade
A challenging walk on popular fells.
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