--- title: "Adventure and outdoor activities | Visit Keswick" url: https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors description: "Every outdoor activity around Keswick: walking and hiking, cycling, running, water sports, climbing, multi-activity days and fishing." --- ## 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 Walkers strung out along the grassy ridge path over Catbells do ### [Walking and hiking](https://visitkeswick.com/do/walking-routes) Twenty-four routes from the town with directions — the highest peaks in England, lakeshore paths, forests and hidden valleys. The classic [Walking routes](https://visitkeswick.com/do/walking-routes) Three mountain bikers riding a stony track with the whole valley spread out below ### [Cycling](https://visitkeswick.com/do/cycling-routes) 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](https://visitkeswick.com/do/cycling-routes) A lone trail runner splashing through a puddle on a forest track ### [Running](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/running) Three parkruns, waymarked forest routes from 2.5K to a half marathon, and a calendar of trail races. Three parkruns [Read more](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/running) Kayakers paddling past moored sailing dinghies on a lake ### [Water sports](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/water-sports) Sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, canoes and kayaks on Derwentwater — plus ghyll scrambling and wild swimming. On the lake [Read more](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/water-sports) A climber in a helmet working up a steep rock face ### [Climbing](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/climbing) Rock climbing, scrambling, bouldering, abseiling and winter climbing, an indoor wall for wet days, and the Honister via ferrata. Up close [Read more](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/climbing) Rope bridges and platforms strung between tall conifers on a high ropes course ### [Multi activity](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/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 [Read more](https://visitkeswick.com/do/outdoors/multi-activity) Wooden rowing boats drawn up among the reeds at the lake edge ### [Fishing and boating](https://visitkeswick.com/do/fishing-boating) Where you can fish, what you need before you cast, and where to hire a boat. On the water [Read more](https://visitkeswick.com/do/fishing-boating) A field of race runners strung out along a wooded track events ### [Sporting events](https://visitkeswick.com/events) The Keswick Half Marathon, the Derwentwater Ten, the Lakeland Trails, triathlons and duathlons. In the calendar [What’s on](https://visitkeswick.com/events) Covered market stalls set out down the middle of Keswick main street on market day ### [Festivals](https://visitkeswick.com/events) The Keswick Mountain Festival in May and everything else through the year. 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](https://visitkeswick.com/visitor-info/safety-on-the-fells) ## Activity providers Showing 11 results [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/rocqua-adventures) doKeswick ### [Rocqua Adventures](https://visitkeswick.com/do/rocqua-adventures) Outdoor adventure company offering ghyll scrambling, canyoning and paddleboarding in Keswick and the Lake District. In Keswick town centre [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/ultimate-cycling-adventures) ### [Ultimate Cycling Adventures](https://visitkeswick.com/do/ultimate-cycling-adventures) Guided cycling tours featuring the Fred Whitton Challenge in a multi-day format. [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/hope-park-games-cafe) ### [Hope Park Games & Cafe](https://visitkeswick.com/do/hope-park-games-cafe) Family-friendly Cumbrian leisure park with dog-friendly cafe, remote-control model boats, golf, woodland walks and accessible facilities. 0.2 mi from Keswick town centre [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/derwentwater-lake-cruises) ### [Keswick Launch](https://visitkeswick.com/do/derwentwater-lake-cruises) Scenic lake cruises and boat hire on Derwentwater with year-round operations and heritage service. 0.5 mi from Keswick town centre [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-adventures) ### [Keswick Adventures](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-adventures) Lake District adventure centre with kayaking, canyoning, packrafting and workshops. Family restaurant with camping barn. [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/derwent-water-marina) doPortinscale ### [Derwent Water Marina](https://visitkeswick.com/do/derwent-water-marina) Watersports marina in Portinscale offering hire, moorings and trained instruction near Keswick. 0.9 mi from Keswick town centre [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/lake-district-calvert-trust) doLittle Crosthwaite ### [Lake District Calvert Trust](https://visitkeswick.com/do/lake-district-calvert-trust) Fully accessible Lake District activity centre with hydrotherapy pool, climbing, watersports and woodland trails. 3.1 mi from Keswick town centre [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/go-ape-high-wire-forest-adventure) doBraithwaite ### [Go Ape Whinlatter](https://visitkeswick.com/do/go-ape-high-wire-forest-adventure) - Pets Outdoor adventure park featuring high ropes, zip wires and forest activities for all ages. 3.7 mi from Keswick town centre [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/whinlatter-forest) ### [Whinlatter Forest](https://visitkeswick.com/do/whinlatter-forest) England's only true mountain forest near Keswick, with walking, mountain biking, family trails, a café and bike hire. [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-golf-club) doThrelkeld ### [Keswick Golf Club](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-golf-club) - WiFi Welcoming Lake District parkland course for golfers of all abilities with scenic views and excellent facilities. 4.1 mi from Keswick town centre [Details](https://visitkeswick.com/do/honister) ### [Honister](https://visitkeswick.com/do/honister) England's last working slate mine offering adventure activities, guided tours, dining, and spa facilities in the Lake District. 6.2 mi from Keswick town centre Loading map… - [1. Rocqua Adventures](https://visitkeswick.com/do/rocqua-adventures) - [2. Ultimate Cycling Adventures](https://visitkeswick.com/do/ultimate-cycling-adventures) - [3. Hope Park Games & Cafe](https://visitkeswick.com/do/hope-park-games-cafe) - [4. Keswick Launch](https://visitkeswick.com/do/derwentwater-lake-cruises) - [5. Keswick Adventures](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-adventures) - [6. Derwent Water Marina](https://visitkeswick.com/do/derwent-water-marina) - [7. Lake District Calvert Trust](https://visitkeswick.com/do/lake-district-calvert-trust) - [8. Go Ape Whinlatter](https://visitkeswick.com/do/go-ape-high-wire-forest-adventure) - [9. Whinlatter Forest](https://visitkeswick.com/do/whinlatter-forest) - [10. Keswick Golf Club](https://visitkeswick.com/do/keswick-golf-club) - [11. Honister](https://visitkeswick.com/do/honister) ## 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).