Thursday, 09 September 2010

Keswick, all things to all people

Keswick

Sue Allan explores the small town which virtually invented Lake District tourism and has a large capacity to attract people at all times of the week and year. Sensational scenery, climbing and culture, fine food and festivals, traditional shops and customs – Keswick has the lot.

Walking-Latrigg, on top of the world

Latrigg walk If you’re ready for a walk to burn off some of those Christmas calories then this is for you – an easy start along the disused railway trackbed, followed by a fair pull up to the top of Latrigg and a gradual descent back to the start makes for an ideal mid-winter’s walk.