Keswick Guide 2018
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Getting to <strong>Keswick</strong><br />
Getting Around <strong>Keswick</strong><br />
By Road<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong> is easily reached via junction 40 of the<br />
M6 (Penrith) and the A66 or via the A1 and the A66.<br />
For a scenic route coming from the South leave<br />
the M6 at junction 36 and take the A591 through<br />
Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere.<br />
By Rail<br />
The nearest railway station to <strong>Keswick</strong> is Penrith,<br />
on the West Coast Main Line, a distance of 17 miles.<br />
A bus service, taking forty minutes, connects Penrith<br />
railway station with <strong>Keswick</strong> Bus Station. You can<br />
hire a PAYG low emission car at Penrith Station.<br />
By Taxi<br />
Taxis from <strong>Keswick</strong> will meet trains at Penrith by prior<br />
arrangement. Contact Davies Taxis on 017687 72676<br />
for transport to and around <strong>Keswick</strong>.<br />
By Coach<br />
National Express Rapide Services operate to <strong>Keswick</strong>.<br />
By Air<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong> is within easy driving distance of several<br />
airports, the nearest being Newcastle, Manchester<br />
and Liverpool. All airports offer car hire and have<br />
easy access to the M6.<br />
By Ferry<br />
For visitors from Europe there are sailings to Hull<br />
and Newcastle. The journey from Hull ferry terminal<br />
to <strong>Keswick</strong> by car is approximately 3 1/2 hours and<br />
to Newcastle is 2 1/4 hours. The journey to Stranraer<br />
ferry terminal for crossings to Ireland is 3 1/2 hours.<br />
By Bus<br />
You can step on a bus to explore the beauty of<br />
Borrowdale or cross the Honister Pass for the<br />
breath-taking views of Buttermere and Crummock<br />
Water, returning to <strong>Keswick</strong> over the Whinlatter Pass.<br />
By <strong>Keswick</strong> Launch<br />
Why not see the spectacular scenery around<br />
Derwentwater from one of the <strong>Keswick</strong> Launches.<br />
stop off at one of the boat landings to take a stroll<br />
along the lakeshore and catch the launch again further<br />
along the route. With seven stops around the lake it<br />
also provides the excellent starting or finishing point<br />
to longer walks up the surrounding fells.<br />
keswick-launch.co.uk<br />
By Bike<br />
There are a range of routes from the Coast to Coast<br />
to the bike trails in Whinlatter Forest. Bike hire is<br />
available from <strong>Keswick</strong> Mountain Bikes, Cyclewise<br />
Whinlatter and E-Venture bikes. Electric bikes are also<br />
available for a little extra assistance up the hills.<br />
visitkeswick.com/cycling-routes for more information.<br />
By Twizy<br />
There is a flock of electric ‘sheep’ living in and around<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong>! Hire one of these funky, fun cars from Hope<br />
Park, <strong>Keswick</strong> Brewing Company or the Blencathra<br />
Centre Field Studies Council. They offer the perfect<br />
way to take short journeys around the area.<br />
Parking in <strong>Keswick</strong><br />
There are several car parks in <strong>Keswick</strong>. Aswell as those<br />
run by Allerdale Borough Council there are also locally<br />
operated car parks run by <strong>Keswick</strong> Town Council,<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong> Football Club and <strong>Keswick</strong> Rugby Club.<br />
For more information go to visitkeswick.com/car-parks<br />
For information on transport go to visitkeswick.com<br />
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