6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Keswick That You Shouldn't Miss

June 18, 2021 Hector Krause

The star attractions of the area around Keswick are of course the Skiddaw Mountains and beautiful Derwentwater. Sports enthusiasts should plan their holiday for the month of May to take part in the Keswick Mountain Festival. If you are not a climber, you can enjoy the public parks, swimming pools and gardens of Keswick. For evening entertainment try the Theatre by the Lake or the cinema. Keswick has a superb choice of eateries that cater to all tastes.
Restaurants in Keswick

1. Surprise View

Borrowdale, Keswick England
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
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2%
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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Surprise View

Reviewed By chris504019 - Daventry, United Kingdom

I was on a circular walk of derwentwater and the suprise view really lives up to its name. Stunning location and a must see attraction

2. Latrigg

Keswick England http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/walking-routes/latrigg-walking-route
Excellent
81%
Good
18%
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1%
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5.0 based on 101 reviews

Latrigg

Reviewed By derekw722 - Worcester, United Kingdom

Short sharp upward walk can be avoided by parking on the Skiddaw route. However, the views over the north Lakes is something to behold.

3. Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England +44 370 333 1181 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castlerigg-stone-circle/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=castlerigg%20stone%20circle
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 1,624 reviews

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Dating from about 3000 BC, this is one of the first stone circles built in Britain, which is perched atop a high moor with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

Reviewed By 90josephr - Cumbria, United Kingdom

Castlerigg Stone Circle on the outskirts of Keswick is a magical place. It is one of the oldest remaining stone circles in the British Isles, older than Stonehenge, and easily accessible either on foot, by bicycle or in a vehicle. The site is owned by the National Trust with free access to all. Standing in the middle of the Neolithic stone circle the stunning views of the surrounding fells (mountains) and valleys can seem subtly different as the clouds above pass overhead. When the cloud cover is above the fells the higher Lakeland peaks that can be seen from this dramatic amphitheatre include Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw. There are ample and free parking spaces on the adjacent road. Go through the kissing gates and there are recently restored information boards explaining the history and heritage of the stone circle. Follow in the footsteps of countless generations of scholars, writers, poets, artists and photographers and soak in the wonders of this enchanting location.

Thorntwaite, Keswick England
Excellent
73%
Good
13%
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13%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Thorntwaite Gallery Mews Cottages

5. Watendlath

Keswick England https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/features/watendlath-car-park
Excellent
68%
Good
23%
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9%
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Watendlath

Reviewed By chrischalk01 - Tonbridge, United Kingdom

A favorite walk. Bus to Rosthwaite then up and over to Watendlath then down the super pretty hanging valley descending either to Borrowdale hotel or on to surprise view and Ashness bridge. You can just drive up the the tarn which is very pretty but the road is very narrow and the walk is so much better.

6. The Bowder Stone

Rosthwaite, Keswick Ca12 5xb England http://www.visitcumbria.com/kes/the-bowder-stone
Excellent
34%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 205 reviews

The Bowder Stone

Reviewed By margarettomol - Dundee, United Kingdom

Short walk through beautiful country to take in amazing feat of nature's force. Car park near and if National Trust member is free

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