Adventure and outdoor activities

Adventure, whatever that means to you

Adventure is different to different people — doing something that is a little scary and exciting, or perhaps taking yourself out of your comfort zone. There is nowhere better to have that adventure than Keswick.

Keswick offers an extensive range of activities; if you can do it outdoors, you can do it in and around Keswick. We have an amazing landscape where you can enjoy walking, hiking, climbing, kayaking, running, paragliding, cycling, rock climbing, via ferrata and zip wire adventures. Our lakes and rivers are ideal for water sports such as sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding and wild swimming.

Whether you choose to try something new or push yourself to a different level, be sure to enjoy yourself on your adventure, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and that feeling of being outdoors.

Pick your adventure

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Walking and hiking
Twenty-four routes from the town with directions — the highest peaks in England, lakeshore paths, forests and hidden valleys.
The classic
Walking routes
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Cycling
A flat ten-kilometre railway path for the family, and the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District at Whinlatter.
On two wheels
Cycling routes
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Running
Three parkruns, waymarked forest routes from 2.5K to a half marathon, and a calendar of trail races.
Three parkruns
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Water sports
Sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, canoes and kayaks on Derwentwater — plus ghyll scrambling and wild swimming.
On the lake
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Climbing
Rock climbing, scrambling, bouldering, abseiling and winter climbing, an indoor wall for wet days, and the Honister via ferrata.
Up close
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Multi activity
High ropes, zip wires, segways, archery, orienteering, geocaching, horse riding and adventure play — a day made of several things.
A bit of everything
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Fishing and boating
Where you can fish, what you need before you cast, and where to hire a boat.
On the water
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events
Sporting events
The Keswick Half Marathon, the Derwentwater Ten, the Lakeland Trails, triathlons and duathlons.
In the calendar
What’s on
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Festivals
The Keswick Mountain Festival in May and everything else through the year.
In the calendar
What’s on

Four walkers side by side on a broad forest track through conifers

Before you go up

The weather in the Lake District can change rapidly. Whether you are climbing a mountain or tackling one of the lower fells it is essential that you check the forecast before you set off, and keep an eye on the weather while you are out.

Wear good quality hiking boots and several thin layers of clothing. Always tell someone where you are going. Plan your route before you set off, giving yourself plenty of time to get back before dark. Be aware that you cannot always get a mobile phone signal out on the hills.

Safety on the fells

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