Keswick Guide 2018

Getting to Keswick
Getting Around Keswick
By Road
Keswick is easily reached via junction 40 of the
M6 (Penrith) and the A66 or via the A1 and the A66.
For a scenic route coming from the South leave
the M6 at junction 36 and take the A591 through
Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to Keswick is Penrith,
on the West Coast Main Line, a distance of 17 miles.
A bus service, taking forty minutes, connects Penrith
railway station with Keswick Bus Station. You can
hire a PAYG low emission car at Penrith Station.
By Taxi
Taxis from Keswick will meet trains at Penrith by prior
arrangement. Contact Davies Taxis on 017687 72676
for transport to and around Keswick.
By Coach
National Express Rapide Services operate to Keswick.
By Air
Keswick is within easy driving distance of several
airports, the nearest being Newcastle, Manchester
and Liverpool. All airports offer car hire and have
easy access to the M6.
By Ferry
For visitors from Europe there are sailings to Hull
and Newcastle. The journey from Hull ferry terminal
to Keswick by car is approximately 3 1/2 hours and
to Newcastle is 2 1/4 hours. The journey to Stranraer
ferry terminal for crossings to Ireland is 3 1/2 hours.
By Bus
You can step on a bus to explore the beauty of
Borrowdale or cross the Honister Pass for the
breath-taking views of Buttermere and Crummock
Water, returning to Keswick over the Whinlatter Pass.
By Keswick Launch
Why not see the spectacular scenery around
Derwentwater from one of the Keswick Launches.
stop off at one of the boat landings to take a stroll
along the lakeshore and catch the launch again further
along the route. With seven stops around the lake it
also provides the excellent starting or finishing point
to longer walks up the surrounding fells.
keswick-launch.co.uk
By Bike
There are a range of routes from the Coast to Coast
to the bike trails in Whinlatter Forest. Bike hire is
available from Keswick Mountain Bikes, Cyclewise
Whinlatter and E-Venture bikes. Electric bikes are also
available for a little extra assistance up the hills.
visitkeswick.com/cycling-routes for more information.
By Twizy
There is a flock of electric ‘sheep’ living in and around
Keswick! Hire one of these funky, fun cars from Hope
Park, Keswick Brewing Company or the Blencathra
Centre Field Studies Council. They offer the perfect
way to take short journeys around the area.
Parking in Keswick
There are several car parks in Keswick. Aswell as those
run by Allerdale Borough Council there are also locally
operated car parks run by Keswick Town Council,
Keswick Football Club and Keswick Rugby Club.
For more information go to visitkeswick.com/car-parks
For information on transport go to visitkeswick.com
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