Keswick, United Kingdom Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Standing on the shores of Derwent Water at the junction of the main north–south and east–west routes through the Lake District, KESWICK makes a good base for exploring delightful Borrowdale – the start of many walking routes to the central peaks around Scafell Pike – or Skiddaw and Blencathra, which loom over the town. For those not up to a day on the fells, the town remains a popular place throughout the year, with a big enough population (around five thousand) to warrant a bevy of local museums and sights. Granted its market charter by Edward I in 1276 – market day is Saturday – … more »