Located at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake and just a few miles from Keswick and Cockermouth, Kiln Hill Barn is in a great location. Keswick, with its variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and galleries, cinema, leisure centre, museum and well reputed theatre, has much to see and do for those that like a little town life. Whilst the surrounding National Park has equally as much to offer for those that enjoy peace and tranquility.
The whole Northern Lake District is a haven for walkers and those that enjoy ‘the great outdoors’. There are many other activities in the area to choose from though, including cycling, water sports, fishing, bird watching and golf.
Below are a selection of website links to activities near Bassenthwaite. There are many activities, for all ages and abilities, in the Lake District and Cumbria.
Please browse the sites below:
Walking
- Lake District Walks Ideas for walks in the area
- Pace the Peaks Guided walking tours, differentiated for all levels
Sporting Activities
- Platty Plus Sailing lessons on Derwentwater
- Keswick Golf Club Stunning mountain course in Threlkeld
- Cockermouth Golf Club Play the 18 hole James Braid designed course at Embleton
- Watendlath Trout Fishing No permits required for this weekly stocked tarn
- Bassenthwaite Sailing Club A really beautiful inland sailing water surrounded by the northern fells
- Keswick Climbing Wall Excellent facilities near town centre
- Keswick Canoe Company Canoeing adventures for all abilities
- Cumbria Gyroplanes Take a flight in a gyroplane, the Lake District from above!
- Keswick Extreme Outdoor adventure activities for groups or individuals
Places of Interest
- Theatre by the Lake Famous theatre located near Lake Derwentwater
- The Pencil Museum World famous museum of pencils
- Alhambra Cinema Cosy, traditional cinema in Keswick
- Honister Slate Mine Watch slate splitting
- Mirehouse Historic House Historical house
- Keswick Launch Cruises on Derwentwater
- Osprey viewpoint Visit the Osprey viewpoint at Dodd Wood
- The Lake District Wildlife Park Beautiful 24 acre parkland and see over 100 animal species
- Jennings Brewery Traditional beers produced in Cockermouth
Further information can be found on the Keswick Tourist Information website www.keswick.org or by telephoning the Tourist Information Centre on 017687 72645.
