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Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

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Digital
105 minutes
English

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Keswick. On this self-guided tour of Keswick, you'll take in lakeside beauty in the town known for perfect parks, poets and pencils.

Picturesque Keswick is the northern Lake District’s focal point and counts mighty Skiddaw Mountain and majestic Derwent Water as its neighbours. The historic market town struck it rich with local mining, including the graphite that for a time made Keswick the world’s pencil capital. The Lake Poets were inspired by its beauty and made the town fashionable before the Victorians arrived by train and left their indelible stamp.

On this walking tour, you’ll travel through the historical periods that define the town we see today. There are several short stops along the way where tour producer Martin Wilson will tell you more about the area and its attractions. There are also plenty of cafes, restaurants, and bars along the route for refreshments.

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Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

From£6Per Person

What's included in Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Begin your journey at Moot Hall, a historic landmark in the medieval marketplace, and learn about Keswick’s vibrant past and its significance as a local governance centre.

Pass by Keswick Ministries, reflecting on the town’s religious heritage and community life.

Derwent Pencil Museum
Pass-by Only

Explore the world-famous Derwent Pencil Museum, where Keswick’s legacy as the former pencil capital of the world comes to life through interactive exhibits and displays.

Inclusions

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • The tour starts at The Moot Hall, Market Place, Keswick, CA12 5JR, in the centre of Keswick town.

End Points

  • The tour ends at Friar's Crag.

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Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

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