YHA Borrowdale
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An 18 hole golf course offering a unique golfing experience - with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Lakeland Fells.
WiFi
Meeting room(s)
Large garden/grounds
WiFi
Waterfront
Self-catering kitchen
Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SX
Activities for all the family, from budding geologists to hopeful prospectors. Take an underground tour or try mineral panning. Visit the website
Castlerigg Stone Circle, a Neolithic monument close to Keswick in the Lake District, is one of the earliest stone circles in Great Britain. Erected around 3,000 BC, it also has one of the best...
Rookin House is an established adventure venue in the Lake District. It offers horse riding, archery and quadbiking to name but a few. Visit Rookin House's website
Offering multi-activity courses in everything from ghyll scrambling and zip-wires to raft-building and waterrollerz.
With its large collection of exhibits, the museum is a fascinating place to discover old Keswick and the Lake District. See the museum website.
Fitz Park is a large park close to the town centre of Keswick in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. With its beautiful location right next to the riverside and spectacular views over the...
Whinlatter Visitors Centre is just five miles from YHA Keswick with some of the best purpose built single track mountain bike trails in the country. The 19km Altura Trail is great for experienced...
The C2C route is a 225km route traversing Northern England from Whitehaven or Workington on the West coast to Tynemouth or Sunderland on the east. Keswick makes an ideal first day stop for the...
Within a three mile radius of Keswick you can try canoeing, sailing and kayaking, all available on Derwentwater. If you want to take it easier, hire a rowing boat from Friars Crag, take in the views...
From YHA Keswick there is a cycle route to suit everyone, whether you’re looking for a gentle ride following the River Greta along an old railway track to tackling the famous 112 mile Fred Whitton...
For an accessible road-side route try Little Chamonix for an entry level climb. If you want something a bit more meaty there's the Troutdale Pinnacle and Troutdale Super Direct on Black Crag in...
If you're planning on staying at YHA Keswick, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area...
Saturday 12th September 2026 Distance: 6.2 miles (10km) Duration: 6.5 hours Led by: Harriet MacMillan, Navigation with Harriet Skills and confidence This relaxed and friendly Introduction to...
Saturday 3rd October 2026 Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km) Duration: 4 hours Led by: Trekking Tom Experiences Discovery and connection This circular walk starts from YHA Keswick and is a great...
Sunday 13th September 2026 Distance: 6.2 miles (10km) Duration: 6.5 hours Led by: Harriet MacMillan, Navigation with Harriet Skills and confidence If you already use OS maps on your phone but want to...
The Makers Mill is a creative venue in the town centre of Keswick, a popular market town, in the Lake District in Cumbria. It houses two spaces for arts and crafts workshops, a gallery where work from...