Private Tour

Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Keswick. On this self-guided tour of Keswick, you'll take in lakeside beauty in the town known for perfect parks, poets and pencils.

Picturesque Keswick is the northern Lake District’s focal point and counts mighty Skiddaw Mountain and majestic Derwent Water as its neighbours. The historic market town struck it rich with local mining, including the graphite that for a time made Keswick the world’s pencil capital. The Lake Poets were inspired by its beauty and made the town fashionable before the Victorians arrived by train and left their indelible stamp.

On this walking tour, you’ll travel through the historical periods that define the town we see today. There are several short stops along the way where tour producer Martin Wilson will tell you more about the area and its attractions. There are also plenty of cafes, restaurants, and bars along the route for refreshments.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it

The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)

What To Expect

Begin your journey at Moot Hall, a historic landmark in the medieval marketplace, and learn about Keswick’s vibrant past and its significance as a local governance centre.

Admission Not Applicable

Pass by Keswick Ministries, reflecting on the town’s religious heritage and community life.

Admission Not Applicable

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Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

Reviews

4.75

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice but ok
rajanmm,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice but OK Not like london busses are not that frequent, tracks are not maintained, Lake boat service is great, food is nice
A great experience
rootshall,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great experience. The route was well planned, easy to follow and we were soon put right if we took a wrong turn. The audio guide was really clear, informative and very interesting. We learnt so much about the history of Keswick through its buildings and landmarks. Best of all, we walked through streets and parks we would otherwise have missed and also found a few places we might revisit. Cannot recommend this highly enough!
Enjoyable and informative
A4212KZrachelg,
Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience, offering an informative audio guide that brought the town's history to life. This well-planned 5K route covered key sites at a comfortable pace, blending historical insights with scenic views. It's a must-do for anyone local (like us) or anyone visiting Keswick, combining education with a leisurely walk. Highly recommended!
Excellent walking tour. Highly recommended
S2197KGat,
Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very enjoyable walking tour of Keswick discovering different parts of the town that we didn’t know existed and learning all about the fascinating history. The length and pace of the tour are just right with a stunning ending by the lake. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting this lovely town.