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Catbells Lakeland Walk, Keswick

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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, Keswick 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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  • By LCinJC
    Ha! We read about this hike before our trip. The articles made it sound fairly easy, just a 2 tough areas at beginning and end. This 58 year old female and her 66 year old male partner beg to differ. ...  more »
  • By Colin M
    Our accommodation advised a walk up Catbells stating it was a moderate but unmissable walk. We all had suitable footwear for a serious climb and so it proved to be. Amazing views which just got better...  more »
  • By hellieho
    The climb up from Brandlehow has the best views in my opinion. Stop frequently (like you're not going to!) and just take in the gorgeous views across Derwentwater; plus you can tell your fellow travel...  more »
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