Introducing Keswick
Standing at the head of the island-studded, tree-lined lake of Derwent Water, the grey slate town of Keswick is the busiest tourist centre in the Northern Lakes, and a humming hub for outdoor activities of all descriptions, ranging from fell walking to watersports. Several classic walking trails wind their way across the surrounding hilltops, including the long-distance Cumbria Way and the hilltop climbs to Catbells and Castle Crag, which makes Keswick a popular walking base; it’s also famous as the place where graphite was discovered in the early 16th century, and for inventing the humble lead pencil.
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Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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Geohustle Big G Mountain Challenge in Keswick
by kenny74 14 September 2011
Hi I was wondering and hoping that there may be a few people on here who are attending the geohustle big g mountain challenge which is…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by Standanista 11 August 2011
Re wild camping: the National Trust (who own large tracts of the Lakes) turn a blind eye to camping on their land as long as you clear…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by scoodly 10 August 2011
Hi It does sound good - getting a little lost is a rite of passage. Now you've had a taste, with improved navigation and map reading,…
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