Keswick in general Reviews

Keswick is a town in Cumbria, near to Derwent Water and nearly entirely surrounded by hills. I stayed here for three days during the off-peak season, and so this review is written from a tourist's point of view. I stayed in a guest house in the town, which was near to the centre. Car parking for the large number of tourists that visit ...  Read the complete review

We recently visited the Lake District and camped on a campsite in Braithwaite meaning the nearest town at our disposal was Keswick located under 2 miles from our campsite. Keswick is in Cumbria and is easily found from both the M6 and A1 motorways. Keswick is a small market town and it is believed the market started as a cheese market ...  Read the complete review

Ahhh - keswick, the perfect place to realise just how truly beautiful our country is - in spite of the English weather! Placed between the awesome Skiddaw Mountains and Derwentwater Lake, the town is situated in an idylic location in the Lake Distric National Park. The name Keswick is said to mean 'Cheese Farm,' due to it ...  Read the complete review

In the heart of Cumbria, lies a jewel in a crown, the northern lakes are a sight to behold, we often visit Keswick and as there is such a wide choice of lovely cottages available to rent we have spent many happy days there. Keswick, has a charm all of its own, our days of hiking are over, but for fell and hill walkers, its a paradise ...  Read the complete review

****Historic times**** Let me take you back for a moment to Saturday 2nd July 2005, a time of truly historic and significant global happenings at we reached the defining point of the Make Poverty History campaign. On that day, the inspirational Live 8 concerts bringing together people all across the world united in a common message of ...  Read the complete review

I have to start by saying I love Keswick and always end up there when I visit the Lakes which at this time of the year is at least once a fortnight. We do a lot of Fell walking and camping in the Lakes and Keswick is one of the best base you could have for the northern fells. I know a lot of people talk about Ambleside but I personally ...  Read the complete review

Keswick is situated in Cumbria in the heart of the Lake District, well the North part just off the A66 so is easy to get to. Keswick grew as an old mining town but is now completely centred around outdoor pursuits, in fact everywhere you look are shopd selling every item of outdoor equipment you would ever wish to have. Its ...  Read the complete review

I first visited this village in 1991 when I was touring the UK and climbing some of the many fells in the beautiful lakes. Due to circumstances my friends and I were running low on finances and therefore had to find work quickly. I found work as a bar tender/waiter in a large hotel on the Borrowdale road which meant I could earn a wage whilst ...  Read the complete review

I have visited the Lakes only thrice. The first time, in nineteen oat-cake, it rained. The second time, in nineteen black-bun, it rained. This time, on 19 June 2001, it positively piddled. Serves you right, you may say. Go to Skye, as usual. Aspen is, of course, attracted to dreich weather. But ...  Read the complete review

Drive from the south lakes to Keswick and straight away you can see why it is so popular here. The spectacular views remind me of the prettiest places in the Alps but have a character all of their own. The Derwentwater valley itself is a superb sight and should be savoured from every viewpoint. And there are many great viewpoints ...  Read the complete review