Things to do near Keswick
Ambleside
16.5 miles
from Low Briery · nearest town Ambleside
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Sightseeing
Ambleside is a busy little town at the northern end of Windermere, ringed by fells and full of independent shops, cafés and outdoor stores. Its best known sight is Bridge House, a tiny 18th century building over Stock Beck, now cared for by the National Trust. You can also see the remains of the Roman fort of Galava at Borrans Field.
Less than a mile south, Waterhead has a pier for Windermere Lake Cruises, plus rowing and self drive boats to hire. Walkers can head up Wansfell Pike or Loughrigg Fell straight from town. It makes an easy day out combined with Grasmere on the way.
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See more of the northern Lakes
A quiet valley base minutes from Keswick, well placed for the lakes and fells beyond it.