Hiking activities in Lake District
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Lakeland walks
The town makes an excellent base for many well-known Lakeland walks. One of the most popular trails is the easy-going woodland stroll up to Stock Ghyll Force, a 60ft waterfall plunging into a narrow canyon. For something more strenuous, you could try the hour-long ascent to the top of Wansfell, followed by a two-hour return trip via Jenkins Crag, with views across to Coniston and the Langdale Pikes. Serious hikers are spoilt for choice - several classic circuits start from Ambleside, including the 10-mile Fairfield Horseshoe via Nab Scar, Heron Pike, Fairfield and Dove Crag.
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Low Wood Watersports & Activity Centre
The brand-new Low Wood Watersports & Activity Centre offers all kinds of ways to get out on the lake, including rowing boats, kayaks and canoes, wayfarer sailing boats and outboard motor boats. It also offers sailing, water-skiing and wakeboarding tuition and a climbing wall.
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Fell Walks
Keswick has a wealth of local walks. The most popular is the family-friendly fell of Catbells (451m), on the lake's west side; the trailhead starts next to the jetty at Hawse End, served by the Keswick Launch.
Hardcore hikers will prefer the more challenging slog up Skiddaw (931m), the huge mountain that looms on Keswick's northern skyline. To the north east of town near Threlkeld, Blencathra (868m) is an equally challenging proposition.
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