Keswick and the Northern Lake District is renown for its spectacular scenery and dramatic landscape. There are some of the highest mountains in England - Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Blencathra to name a few - and some of the most beautiful lakes - Buttermere, Thirlmere and, of course, Derwentwater.

These challenging mountains and stunning views a variety of visitors from walkers, climbers and mountain bikers to those interesting in the fascinating history of the area (Borrowdale, the next valley, is birthplace of the pencil & Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the oldest in Britain!)

Newlands provides access to a wonderful array of activities for all ages and abilities. Keen walkers and moutnain bikers can step out of the door and be faced with some of the finest fell walks and bike rides in Britain. Climbers and paragliders have a choice of superb crags and fells.

Familes can head to nearby Derwentwater for sailing and windsurfing or go to various museums and parks. There are gentle walks round Buttermere where you can stop for homemade ice-cream. Alternatively take the car for a scenic drive over Whinlatter Forest, through Lorton valley, past Crummock Water & Buttermere, over Honister to Borrowdale, through Keswick and back to Newlands.

(the images on your right are 'the view from Catbells', one of the nearest fells, and 'Buttermere', the nearest lake)