WALLA CRAG

Keswick is ideally situated in the heart of the Lake District, between the Skiddaw mountains and the Northern shores of Derwentwater, one of England's most beautiful lakes. Keswick-on-Derwentwater is an attractive and picturesque market town at the heart of the Northern Lakes, making it an ideal base from which to explore the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District National Park or beyond to the Solway coast or Hadrian's wall.

The peace and tranquility of this beautiful area can be enjoyed whatever time of the year you visit.

The 4000-year-old Stone Circle of Castlerigg lies to the east and overlooks Keswick in its lovely valley setting, nestling neatly between the massive peak of Skiddaw and the calm of Derwentwater. Early lead mining, quarrying, bobbin making and the growth of pencil manufacture have all played their part in a long and often dramatic history of this beautiful town.

Keswick itself offers a wide range of attractions for the visitor, as well as being at the centre of some of the most beautiful walks in the Lake District. Most of these are within a five minute walk of Walla Crag and include the Cumberland Pencil Museum; 'Cars of the Stars' housing authentic James Bond cars amongst others; Keswick Victorian Museum and Art Gallery; The Teapottery; Hope Park; Fitz Park; Friars Crag; The 'state of the art' Theatre by the Lake; the stylish 1920's Alhambra Cinema; Indoor Leisure Pool; and of course Lake Derwentwater and its Launches.

Keswick, being in the centre of the best walking country in England has a wide variety of shops selling outdoor clothing and equipment, from budget to the very best quality. There is a range of shops selling collectables and antiques, local stone crafts, art in its various forms, locally made Cumberland Rexel pencils etc. There are also 'essential' shops such as chemists, bakers and confectioners, hardware stores, stationers and some of the larger chains, such as Woolworths and Boots. Fulfilling its role as a popular holiday destination, Keswick also offers a wide range of pubs and restaurants.

Location of Walla Crag