Here you’ll find ideas for walks in the Keswick area, most of them are within 15 minutes of Underscar.
We recommend you have a map, decent walking shoes or boots and some rainwear as the weather can change rapidly on the fells and being prepared makes for a more enjoyable day out.
We believe we have some of the finest scenery in our Unesco World Heritage Site – the Lake District National Park . Whether you want a short stroll, or an all day hike check out some ideas here, and ask our team at Underscar reception for ideas too. Obviously dress for the weather, take an …
Maria Blakeley stayed at Underscar for 2 weeks where she followed the antics of 2 young red squirrels born earlier in the year. Early morning would always see them arriving for a hazelnut breakfast. They would always travel up to the feeder using the low stone wall to the side of the woodland walk. Occasionally …
August is suddenly here and we’re in full-on holiday mode. We’ve had some amazing summer weather so far, with occasional tropical downpours! There’s so much to do in the beautiful Northern Lakes, and here’s a selection of What’s On around our town, and out on the lake, Derwentwater. With many shops and restaurants to …
The Lake District is famous for gorgeous bluebell displays and some of the UK’s best places to see them are right here in the North Lakes. You’ll find wild bluebells carpeting ancient woodlands and painting fell-sides in their purpley blue hue, along with cultivated displays in many of our gardens, where footpaths let you close …
Our bustling home town of Keswick situated in the northern Lake District has everything you could wish for and more, to make it the perfect base for a break away. With a year-round calendar of events the area comes alive in a flurry of festivals celebrating everything from the great outdoors to literature and poetry …
The Keswick to Threlkeld trail re-opened in December 2020, 5 years after Storm Desmond’s catastrophic impact on the Lake District and Keswick. Two bridges have been replaced and Rawsome’s bridge has been repaired, and the trail has been strengthened and made more resilient to future flood events. Along the trail, you’ll find information panels to …
As the air takes on the fresh crispness of autumn and we head towards winter the Lake District reveals why it is such a rewarding location to explore on foot. With crystalline skies, sparkling views of fells tops dusted with snow, it’s the ideal time to make the most of the tranquillity of the landscape …
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