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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. Use our Keswick tour planner to arrange your visit to Catbells Lakeland Walk and other attractions in Keswick.
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  • Enjoy the walk around the lake it was really beautiful and we catch the boat back to Keswick and then we walk around the town which was very good  more »
  • ok maybe he didnt make it up all the way but he did so well making it to the top of the 1st peak stunning views will do it again and go all the way one day  more »
  • This is a relatively easy climb and has stupendous views from the top of Derwentwater and many Wainwrights around and about. We climbed from Little Town, which turned out to be a good thing because it...  more »
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Cottages and B&Bs are scattered over the valley, and many offer views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. The town center's Victorian edifices often hide guestrooms that overlook the charming streets. Consider a B&B or inn with views of the hills close to the town center and enjoy the best of both worlds.
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