Kathryn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ullswater Steamers
Grisedale BridgePark in Threlkeld and it’s a flat walk into Keswick along the old railway line, a really pretty walk.
11 locals recommend
Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail
FieldsidePark in Threlkeld and it’s a flat walk into Keswick along the old railway line, a really pretty walk.
Aira Force Waterfall
We wake up to the view of this stunning mountain every day, she’s awesome. Walk to the top for the amazing views (360’ on a clear day to Scotland, the Pennines and the Lakes all in one !)
18 locals recommend
Blencathra
We wake up to the view of this stunning mountain every day, she’s awesome. Walk to the top for the amazing views (360’ on a clear day to Scotland, the Pennines and the Lakes all in one !)
Keswick
Borrowdale
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castle LaneFavourite cafes and restaurants
Lots of great cafes and bars, pubs & restaurants. We haven’t had chance to visit all of them but will include some of favourites!
Keswick
A traditional little village pub with great home cooked food about 10 mins drive.
9 locals recommend
Horse and Farrier
A traditional little village pub with great home cooked food about 10 mins drive.
Great staff, fun burger menu with amazing fresh food, cocktails and great beer with lots of atmosphere - this is a great place in the heart of Keswick.
15 locals recommend
The Round
21 Main StGreat staff, fun burger menu with amazing fresh food, cocktails and great beer with lots of atmosphere - this is a great place in the heart of Keswick.
For a really lovely brunch, lovely gift shop. This is a great place to stop off if you’re doing the full walk Derwent Water.
27 locals recommend
Lingholm Kitchen
For a really lovely brunch, lovely gift shop. This is a great place to stop off if you’re doing the full walk Derwent Water.
A great place to have coffee and cake at the start/end of the railway walk into Keswick.
Threlkeld Coffee Shop
A great place to have coffee and cake at the start/end of the railway walk into Keswick.
Bassenthwaite Lake Station
The Kingfisher
77 Main StOur favourite take away, consistently great fish and chips.
We really enjoy this place, great coffee, cake, tapas, pizza wine and beer !!!
22 locals recommend
The Square Orange Café
20 St John's StWe really enjoy this place, great coffee, cake, tapas, pizza wine and beer !!!
Less than 2 miles, great traditional Lakeland pub at the bottom of Blencathra, good filling pub food with a good atmosphere.
The White Horse Inn
Welltree BrowLess than 2 miles, great traditional Lakeland pub at the bottom of Blencathra, good filling pub food with a good atmosphere.
Fellpack
34 Lake RdGreat food and atmosphere
Cocklakes Farm Shop
Lorraines Tea Room
Horse & Farrier
The Mill Inn
A traditional Lakeland pub, 5 minutes drive, good pub food and lovely location.
The Crafty Baa Keswick
Arts and cultural
Theatre by the Lake
Lake RoadDalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Beautiful gardens, historic house and cafe.
Beautiful walks, great playground for kids, cafe, cycle hire etc.
97 locals recommend
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Beautiful walks, great playground for kids, cafe, cycle hire etc.
Something a little bit different
A bit of a drive but lovely cafe to visit - vegetarian,
8 locals recommend
Upfront Gallery & Coffee Shop
A bit of a drive but lovely cafe to visit - vegetarian,
Alpacaly Ever After (Meet The Alpacas at the Lakes Distillery)
Honister Slate Mine
Honister PassRheged
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
QuarryKONG Adventure
Heads RoadRookin House Activity Centre