YHA Keswick Hostel Scenic Lake District

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YHA Keswick

Station Road
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5LH
United Kingdom

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The YHA Keswick hostel is located on the south side and on the banks of the river Greta, ideal for a short walk into the town centre, shops and amenities. There are views over the river, Fitz park and the fells to the north.
The YHA Keswick has excellent facilities with an in house licensed bar and cafe providing meals though you also have the option of using the self-catering kitchen.

The YHA Keswick would make an excellent base for touring and walking in the northern lakes.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 286 feet / 87.1 metres above sea level

Facilities at the accommodation
Shower or Bath

Private room/s
Family Rooms
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Conference Space
Luggage Storage

Balconies

Fell Views

Drying room

Dining room

Cot available
Budget Hotels at Keswick

Facilities Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country

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International Airports

Newcastle Airport
Woolsington Tyne and Wear
NE13 8BZ
64.2 miles
Teesside International Airport
Darlington County Durham
DL2 1LU
68.5 miles

Local Airports

Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
27.0 miles
Barrow/Walney Island Airport
Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
33.3 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 41
Wigton
15.1 miles
M6 Junction 40
Penrith, Keswick
15.4 miles
M6 Junction 42
Carlisle
20.4 miles

Railway Stations

Aspatria
station code = ASP
CA7 2AR
13.5 miles
Penrith
station code = PNR
CA11 7JQ
15.6 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to ->

Douglas Isle of Man

Address:
South Quay, Heysham
Lancashire
LA3 2XE

40.3 miles

Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to ->

Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE)

Address:
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 3ER

62.3 miles

Attractions & places to see near this Hostel

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Lower Fitz Park -
CA12 4NP

NY 26761 23741

= electric.masterpiece.airfields Hotels nearby.

The Park is located north of Keswick town Centre , separated form upper Fitz Park by Station Road.and Bordering the River Greta

0.1m / 0.2km - 1 minutes walk

Cat Bells -
CA12 5UG

NY 24403 19883

= shorter.engrossed.item Hotels nearby.

One of the hikers favourite fells and popular with tourists which also features prominently of several of Alfred Wainwrights Walks

2.7m / 4.3km - 41 minutes walk

Upper Fitz Park -
CA12 4NF

NY 26985 23631

= necks.public.seriously Hotels nearby.

The smaller of the two parks, east of station road and bordering the River Greta with a public footbridge to and from the main town

0.1m / 0.2km - 2 minutes walk

Lodore Falls -
CA12 5UX

NY 26475 18792

= director.petition.pampered Hotels nearby.

Located on the road from Keswick to Boorowdale behind the Lodore Falls Hotel near Grange, a spectacular sight after rainfall but can be quiet in the dry season. The falls are part of Watendlath Beck, which is fed by Watendlath Tarn

3m / 4.8km - 45 minutes walk

Keswick Alhambra Cinema -
CA12 5AG

NY 26755 23311

= promote.finest.blurs Hotels nearby.

A charming 'days gone by' cinema house with balcony seating though still screens current films and blockbusters.

0.2m / 0.3km - 3 minutes walk

Threlkeld Quarry And Mining Museum -
CA12 4TT

NY 31966 24479

= grinders.general.presume Hotels nearby.

Located 3 miles east of Keswick. Based within an old quarry, machinery, a working steam train and line, plus a number of under cover exhibitions. Guided walks are also provided.

3.3m / 5.3km - 49 minutes walk

Keswick Museum And Art Gallery -
CA12 4NF

NY 26938 23815

= arch.outpost.unfit Hotels nearby.

A Museum dedicated to the life and history of the local area, located in station Road Keswick between Upper and Lower Fitz Parks

0.2m / 0.3km - 3 minutes walk

Osprey Watch -
CA12 4QD

NY 23387 27653

= tries.redouble.supper Hotels nearby.

The Osprey Watch in the Lake District is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers, looking to witness the majestic osprey in its natural habitat. The osprey is a large bird of prey that migrates to the UK from West Africa during the spring and summer months, making its nest in the Lake District. The Osprey Watch offers visitors the opportunity to watch the osprey from a safe distance and observe its behavior in the wild.

3.3m / 5.3km - 49 minutes walk

The Puzzling Place -
CA12 5DZ

NY 26497 23516

= printouts.anchorman.navy Hotels nearby.

Part of this attraction is free to enter and is guaranteed to have something to amuse

0.2m / 0.3km - 3 minutes walk

Skiddaw -
CA12 4PT

NY 26041 29082

= void.mascots.mainframe Hotels nearby.

A fell in the Lake District with one side bordering Bassenthwaite Lake - the 6th highest mountain in England

Elevation = 931 Meters / 3054.5 Feet
3.4m / 5.5km - 52 minutes walk

The Cumberland Pencil Museum -
CA12 5NG

NY 26284 23767

= sifts.majoring.followers Hotels nearby.

An interesting museum from the production and history of pencils, a replica graphite mine and tables where you can create your own art, ideal for the young ones.

0.3m / 0.5km - 5 minutes walk

Go Ape Whinlatter -
CA12 5TW

NY 21180 24451

= pampering.confining.sweetened Hotels nearby.

Outdoor activity centre in the Whinlatter Forest Park, with high level walks through the trees, plus segway hire to see the forest on a different mode of transport.

3.5m / 5.6km - 53 minutes walk

Hope Park -
CA12 5DG

NY 26487 23052

= rocket.free.arose Hotels nearby.

A Lovely park nestled between the town centre and Lake Derwentwater, ideal for a picnic or stop at the cafe. The park is a great way to walk down to the shores of the lake where you will be greeted with superb views.

0.4m / 0.6km - 6 minutes walk

Whinlatter Forrest -
CA12 5TW

NY 21180 24451

= pampering.confining.sweetened Hotels nearby.

Operated by forestry England, a scenic are with good views, purpose made cycle and walking trials, a cafe, bike hire and play areas

3.5m / 5.6km - 53 minutes walk

Theatre By The Lake -
CA12 5DJ

NY 26467 22810

= straying.huddling.cashier Hotels nearby.

A theatre in a stunning location on the shores of Lake Derwentwater Park Close by or take a lovely walk through Hope Park from the town

0.5m / 0.8km - 8 minutes walk

Mirehouse Historic House And Gardens -
CA12 4QE

NY 23417 28228

= formally.recliner.saga Hotels nearby.

A 17th century English manor house and beautiful gardens with many rare plants open to the public, with walks of nearby fells, and down to Bassenthwaite Lake. Includes a children's playground and tearooms. Previous visitor attraction of the year award for Cumbria

3.6m / 5.8km - 53 minutes walk

Keswick Launch Company -
CA12 5DJ

NY 26418 22787

= workbook.scrubber.dollars Hotels nearby.

Rowing Boat and cabin cruiser Hire and also offers cruises around Derwentwater throughout the year.

0.5m / 0.8km - 8 minutes walk

Keswick Golf Club -
CA12 4SX

NY 32677 24703

= allowable.steeped.preheated Hotels nearby.

This 18 hole undulating course is located east of Keswick near Threlkeld set in an extremely scenic position with fell views including Blencathra, Skiddaw and the Helvellyn Range.

3.7m / 6km - 56 minutes walk

Crosthwaite Church -
CA12 5NN

NY 25784 24269

= lime.wheat.boils Hotels nearby.

A Grade II listed building in Great Crossthwaite a liitle to the north of Keswick and built in the late 12th century

0.7m / 1.1km - 11 minutes walk

Clough Head -
CA12 4TS

NY 33392 22542

= innocence.instructs.diary Hotels nearby.

A fell east of Keswick and south of Thelkeld, east of Keswick & St Johns-in-the-Vale

Elevation = 726 Meters / 2381.9 Feet
4.2m / 6.8km

Derwent Water Marina -
CA12 5RF

NY 25322 23213

= peachy.animates.slug Hotels nearby.

A marina between Portinscale and Keswick at the north end Derwentwater.

0.9m / 1.4km - 14 minutes walk

Blencathra -
CA12 4SU

NY 32351 27746

= foreheads.suitably.column Hotels nearby.

A popular fell walk, Also known as Saddleback due to the shape of the summit, however the famous Alfred Wainwright popularised the older name of Belncathra which has since been adopted

Elevation = 868 Meters / 2847.8 Feet
4.3m / 6.9km

Keswick Climbing Wall -
CA12 4RN

NY 28585 23697

= mainly.calibrate.shuttle Hotels nearby.

Indoor Climbing wall and outdoor activity Centre

1.1m / 1.8km - 17 minutes walk

Grisedale Pike -
CA12 5TW

NY 19837 22527

= envoy.blazing.officer Hotels nearby.

Grisedale Pike at an elevation of 791 metres, 2595 feet close the Whinlatter Forest Park

Elevation = 791 Meters / 2595.1 Feet
4.3m / 6.9km

Latrigg -
CA12 4NT

NY 28125 24890

= reclining.dizziness.pounding Hotels nearby.

A mountain fell to the east of Keswick. - a good walk if you are staying in or around Keswick, accessible from the town with good panoramic views from the summit

Elevation = 368 Meters / 1207.3 Feet
1.2m / 1.9km - 17 minutes walk

Force Crag Mine -
CA12 5TW

NY 19968 21630

= goggle.carver.scrubber Hotels nearby.

The last working metal mine in the Lake District now abandoned. though the buildings can still be seen and access can be made by guided tours - the nearest village is Braithwaite 2.6 miles

4.4m / 7.1km

Derwentwater -
CA12 5UB

NY 25963 21527

= professes.buns.balconies Hotels nearby.

A popular tourist destination, Derwentwater lake is almost 3 miles long, with several islands within the lake and surrounded by fells. The equally popular town of Keswick lies on the northern shores and boats can by hired on the lake

1.4m / 2.3km - 21 minutes walk

Bowder Stone -
CA12 5XA

NY 25375 16350

= slings.storm.tastes Hotels nearby.

Located on the B5289 road from Keswick to the Borrodale Valley, A large single lava rock, precariously balanced on one edge (or so it seems) with a ladder to climb on top. Managed by the National Trust

4.6m / 7.4km

Castlerigg Stone Circle -
CA12 4RN

NY 29140 23619

= group.pacemaker.cushy Hotels nearby.

Cared for by English Heritage Worth free entry- this is one on the earliest Stone circles built around t 3000 BC during the Neolithic period. - Fine panoramic views from the site

1.5m / 2.4km - 22 minutes walk

Watendlath Tarn -
CA12 5UW

NY 27502 16119

= romantics.spotted.retraced Hotels nearby.

A tarn (mountain lake) next to the small hamlet of Watendlath, owned by the National Trust, access is via the road over the popular and iconic Ashness Bridge. The tarn is an elevation of approximately 863 feet

Elevation = 263 Meters / 862.9 Feet
4.7m / 7.6km

Ashness Bridge -
CA12 5UN

NY 27043 19661

= decks.magazine.brownish Hotels nearby.

An Iconic view of the Lake district - ashness Bridge is a small stone built structure set in stunning countryside

2.4m / 3.9km - 37 minutes walk

Bassenthwaite Lake -
CA12 5SL

NY 21627 29400

= give.twilight.ourselves Hotels nearby.

A Lake in the northern lakleland area, all but 4 miles long and yet relatively narrow.Uniquely the only body of water called a 'Lake' as opposed to 'water' or 'mere' The popular fell, Skiddaw lies immediately tot he east of the lake.

4.8m / 7.7km