Woodland Walks

Whinlatter Forest 

Take the forest trails for a shorter walk or head up to Lords Seat and Barf for stunning views

Lords Seat and Barf walk - Starting this walk from Whinlatter Visitor Centre gives you a leg up to reach the summits of Lord's Seat and Barf where you are rewarded with magnificent views for relatively minimal effort. The combination of forest tracks and open fell makes for a really varied walk and a great opportunity to take in the landscape and the changing of the colours.

Distance - 5 miles

Time - roughly 2.5 hours 

Parking at Whinlatter or get the Bus 77/77A 

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Dodd Wood 

The Dodd Wood Summit Trail is only a little over three miles but don't be fooled by the short distance as the first part of the walk takes you quite steeply uphill. The waymarked route takes you along forest paths and past waterfalls and streams with glimpses through the trees of Bassenthwaite Lake. As you round the corner you come to a magnificent panorama over Keswick and Derwentwater and a welcome bench on which to catch your breath and enjoy the view. From there it's not far to the summit from where there are 360deg views towards Keswick, Derwentwater and the surrounding fells, over Bassenthwaite Lake and on a clear day to the Solway Firth and the hills of Dumfries and Galloway.

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Great Wood and the shores of Derwentwater

Enjoy this lovely walk up through Great Wood beneath Walla Crag and back along the lakeshore with fine views over Derwentwater to Catbells. A less strenuous and shorter version of the Walla Crag walk

The Derwentwater Walk

If you want a longer walk to admire the views all around the lake 

The Derwentwater Walk is a waymarked path which will take you on a 10 mile scenic walk around Derwentwater, Queen of the Lakes. On flat and easy paths, the walk passes through ancient woodlands and along the shores of the lake. The scenery is stunning, with perfect picnic stops and cafés and restaurants en-route

Please note after a lot of rainfall and if the water levels are high at the Chinese Bridge there is a diversion to the walk as this section will be flooded 

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Accessible Walks

Latrigg

Take in the view over keswick with the changing of the colours across the landscape.

Latrigg is Keswick's own fell and one for the 'must-do' list for your visit to Keswick. The views from the summit over Keswick town, Derwentwater and the surrounding fells are breath-taking and really help you to orientate yourself. An easy up and down route via Spooney Green Lane from Keswick with a circular route round the summit.

If you can't make it all the way up from Keswick there is a small car park at Gale Road above Applethwaite with a Limited Mobility Path to the viewpoint.

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Keswick to Friars Crag 

This is only a short walk from the town centre and well worth visiting as the view over Derwentwater to the jaws of Borrowdale is amazing. From the Market Square stroll along Lake Road, through the beautiful gardens of Hope Park, follow the shoreline past the boat landings on Derwentwater and you''ll very shortly arrive at the viewpoint.

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Keswick to Threlkeld 

The trail starts from just beyond Keswick Leisure Pool close to Fitz Park and runs for 5km to Threlkeld making a 10km out and back route. The trail is a multi user trail suitable for walkers, runners, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and cyclists. 

• The entire trail is smooth-surfaced with tarmac for the entire length and gradients are very low. At the Threlkeld end there is now a zigzag path to lessen the gradient.
• There is level access at the Keswick Leisure Centre end. There is a pay and display car park at Keswick Leisure Centre at the start of the trail with two disabled spaces.
• There are regular seats along the route with a picnic area close to the entrance of the tunnel
• The Threlkeld end of the trail comes out onto the A66. The first left turn will take you into the village of Threlkeld where you will find pubs and a cafe. You can also catch the X4/X5 bus back into Keswick from this point. 

You will have beautiful views along this trail (please note it can get very busy especially at the weekend and during half term)

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