Keswick town below with Derwentwater and the far fells beyond

A Bird’s Eye View of Keswick

Climb up Latrigg from Keswick, the return trip being easily achievable in 2-3 hours depending on your pace and the number of stops.

  1. Morning

    Climb up Latrigg from Keswick, the return trip being easily achievable in 2-3 hours depending on your pace and the number of stops. The views from the summit over Keswick town, Derwentwater and the surrounding fells are breath-taking and will give a real sense of achievement.

  2. Afternoon

    The route returns through Fitz Park so you could either spend the afternoon here and enjoy the great playground aswell as a putting green, a large open recreational area and riverside picnic benches. Alternatively visit Keswick Museum located between Upper and Lower Fitz Park where you will discover the rich social and industrial heritage of Keswick.

Where this day goes

The 4 places this day visits, with Keswick for scale. Straight-line positions rather than a route — the day above says how to get between them.

Map

  • Fitz Park
  • Keswick Museum
  • Derwentwater
  • Keswick
  • Latrigg

More suggestions for a day are on the days out index. If you would rather build your own, everything in Keswick is under things to do.

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