Hike the rolling green lakeside hills of Catbells Lakeland Walk. This 6.5 km (4 mi) walk snakes through the Lake District National Park, providing dramatic views of the Lakeland Fell and the Derwentwater lakeshores. Walk from the nearby Keswick town center or catch a boat across the lake to the start of the trail. The hike can be steep in some parts, so if you're feeling tired, opt to take a bus back to the town center. With our world travel planner, Portinscale attractions like Catbells Lakeland Walk can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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Catbells Lakeland Walk reviews
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Quick boat ride across which is fun, then a few hours walking up cat bells and back around to the boat pick up via the road. Cat bells is a brilliant walk, fantastic views all over Keswick and...
Quick boat ride across which is fun, then a few hours walking up cat bells and back around to the boat pick up via the road. Cat bells is a brilliant walk, fantastic views all over Keswick and... more »
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The standard approach from Portinscale can be VERY busy....queues form on sections of the climb. The longer route down Derwentwater to Grange then up towards High Spy and back to Catbells is more...
The standard approach from Portinscale can be VERY busy....queues form on sections of the climb. The longer route down Derwentwater to Grange then up towards High Spy and back to Catbells is more... more »
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Catbells is a challenging walk as it’s so steep but it is absolutely worth it! The views over Derwent Water are stunning. I recommend getting the lake ferry from Keswick over to the base of the hill..... more
Catbells is a challenging walk as it’s so steep but it is absolutely worth it! The views over Derwent Water are stunning. I recommend getting the lake ferry from Keswick over to the base of the hill..... more »
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Difficult but well worth it
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What a walk.
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The views are well worth the effort to climb the few scrambles on the route.
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The scenery, mountain views, amazing hiking experience , loads of obstacles but doable. Best experience ever, highly recommended.
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Amazing 360° view from the top. Met some lovely people on the walk.
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