--- title: "Festive Walks to do over the Christmas Period | Stories &… | Visit Keswick, Lake District" url: https://visitkeswick.com/blog/festive-walks description: "Festive Walks to do over the Christmas Period: If you are staying in Keswick or the North Lakes over the Christmas period, you are probably planning on going…" --- If you are staying in Keswick or the North Lakes over the Christmas period, you are probably planning on going for a walk? ## **Some of our Top Walks to do over the ## **Christmas Period **If you are staying in Keswick or the North Lakes over the Christmas period, you are probably planning on going for a walk? **And you are certainly spoilt for choice, let's just hope for some decent weather. **We have put together some great walking routes below. ### **Walla Crag Climb Walla Crag from Keswick for outstanding views over Derwentwater to the fells beyond. This route then takes you down to Ashness Bridge and returns to Keswick via the lakeshore - **Distance** - 6 miles - **Time** - 3-4 hours - **Ascent** - 1480ft - **Starting point** - Market Square Keswick For the full route and a PDF of the walk [Full Walking Route Here](https://visitkeswick.com/do/walking-routes/walla-crag) ### **Latrigg Latrigg is Keswick's own fell and one for the 'must-do' list for your visit to Keswick. The views from the summit over Keswick town, Derwentwater and the surrounding fells are breath-taking and really help you to orientate yourself. An easy up and down route via Spooney Green Lane from Keswick with a circular route round the summit. If you can't make it all the way up from Keswick there is a small car park at Gale Road above Applethwaite with a [Limited Mobility Path](https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/explore/things-to-do/accessible-routes/) to the viewpoint, which makes this walk an accessible one for all. Please note the car park is small and can get busy. - Starting point - Moot Hall, Keswick - Distance - 3 miles - Time - 2 to 2.5 hours For the full route - [Latrigg](https://visitkeswick.com/do/walking-routes/latrigg) ### **Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path The trail starts from just beyond Keswick Leisure Pool close to Fitz Park and runs for 5km to Threlkeld making a 10km out and back route. The trail is a multi user trail suitable for walkers, runners, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and cyclists. - The entire trail is smooth-surfaced with tarmac for the entire length and gradients are very low. At the Threlkeld end there is now a zigzag path to lessen the gradient. - There is level access at the Keswick Leisure Centre end. There is a pay and display car park at Keswick Leisure Centre at the start of the trail with two disabled spaces. - There are regular seats along the route with a picnic area close to the entrance of the tunnel. The Threlkeld end of the trail comes out onto the A66. The first left turn will take you into the village of Threlkeld where you will find pubs and a cafe. You can also catch the [X4/X5 bus](https://visitkeswick.com/visitor-info/transport-parking) back into Keswick from this point. [Full Route Here](https://visitkeswick.com/do/walking-routes/keswick-to-threlkeld-railway-path) ### **Keswick to Calfclose Bay Circular Walk This walk is a great introduction to the area just beyond the town taking you through the woods as far as Calfclose Bay, back along Derwentwater lakeshore and through Hope Park. It is suitable for all seasons whether that be a low-level short walk in winter looking over at the snow-capped fells. It is accessible with an all-terrain pram although you will encounter some bumpier sections and tree roots to negotiate. - **Starting Point - Moot Hall TIC** - **Distance** - 3.5 miles - **Time** 1.5 hours plus stops [Full Route Here](https://visitkeswick.com/do/walking-routes/calfclose-bay) **There are so many more walks to choose from in the area and further a field, why not check out our Walking Routes Index on our website. [Walking Routes](https://visitkeswick.com/do/walking-routes) ## More stories [See all stories](https://visitkeswick.com/blog) The Moot Hall and Keswick main street lit with Christmas lights Blog ### Keswick Victorian Fayre Keswick's Christmas fayre returns to the Market Square on Sunday 6 December 2026, with free entertainment, charity stalls and a children's funfair. 30 October 2026 derwentwater keswick ### Planning Your Stay In Keswick Keswick is a vibrant and lively town nestled in a stunning part of the Lake District and theres something for everyone here. Read on for some inspiration and ideas for where to stay and what to do whe Original publication date not recorded ### Our Guide To Winter In Keswick Winter in The Lake District is a beautiful time of year, with the high chance of snow, crisp, frosty mornings, potential cloud inversions that can last all day and it is a much quieter time to visit t ## Start your trip here Plan your perfect escape with our Keswick guide. From places to stay and things to do, where to eat, explore and unwind. ## For AI agents - API catalogue: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/api-catalog - Guide for AI agents: https://visitkeswick.com/llms.txt - A2A agent card: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/agent-card.json - MCP server card: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json - Live availability and booking: the site's tools above (MCP connector at https://visitkeswick.com/mcp).