Area
What's nearby:
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Nearest travel links
| Train station | Penrith North Lakes 27.00 km |
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| Car | Car not necessary |
How to get there
The nearest junction on the M6 to Keswick is Penrith Junction 40, from which there is a scenic 17 miles journey west on the A66. There is an hourly bus service from Penrith Railway Station to Keswick. If coming from the south the journey through the Lakes from Junction 36 is also very scenic and takes only a few more minutes except at busy times. Windermere Railway Station (21 miles) also has an hourly bus service and train fares to to Windermere are often cheaper than to Penrith.
Activities near Keswick
| Sports | Tennis in town, Water sports, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips |
Getting around
Keswick is a wonderful centre for walkers, climbers, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts and lovers of the landscape. As well as catering for all these interests close by, being the transport hub of the North Lakes the attractions of the rest of the Lake District are easily reached. If you want to leave the car behind the local bus services or the Derwentwater launches are great for taking you to the start of a walk or bringing you back when you've gone as far as you want.