Kestrel Lodge

If it's Wainwrights your interested in, then why not stay here to explore all the Northern Fells. We're based at the foot of Skiddaw and the perfect location for a days of walking and adventures. Just some of the nearby hills include Skiddaw, Ullock Pike, Little Man, Dodd, Carl Side, Cockup, Blencathra, Barf, Binsey, Great Calva, Knott and Sale Fell. If you're fancying something longer then the Cumbrian Way also offers miles of scenic trails and passes right by the site! If you prefer mountain biking, then the trails of Whinlatter are not far away. Plus lots of great bridleways and mountain trails, there is so much to explore. Other adventurous activities nearby include Honsiter Slate Mine, Whinlatter Go Ape, Tree Tops Nets in Windermere, Gyll Scrambling or River Tubing with Keswick Extreme and so much more. Bassenthwaite Lake is beautiful for paddleboarding, canoeing or wild swimming, a license is required for activity on the lake which can be purchased online. Or why not visit the popular Derwent Water with all watersports available to hire right from the Lake and lots of cafes, shops and restaurants in Keswick after your adventure. After an epic day adventuring, you deserve a hearty meal at the end at the nearby pub! Only a 20 minute walk away in Bassenthwaite village, the Sun Inn offers great local ales and delicious food for everyone. For a touch of shopping, Keswick is only a 15 minute drive away, where there is a range of shops and restaurants for a day of pottering around the traditional villages or investing in some more outdoor kit! Other nearby attractions: *Lake District Wildlife Park (10 minutes) *Lakes Distillery (10 minutes) *Derwentwater (20 minutes) *Aira Force Waterfall (35 minutes) *Buttermere (40 minutes) *Honister Slate Mine (40 minutes) *Lake Windermere (1 hour)