| Keswick on Derwentwater and the Northern | | | | a four course restaurant meal or maybe a |
| Lakes covers one half of the Lake District | | | | romantic dinner for two its here for you. Choose |
| National Park. Within such a compact area as the | | | | from regional specialities such as Cumberland |
| North Lakes it is very easy to explore the | | | | sausage or stew with lamb and black pudding. |
| neighbouring valleys and secluded places. To the | | | | Select from traditional English or a restaurant |
| east, for example, you can enjoy the lakeside | | | | offering worldwide cuisine from Italy, China, India, |
| paths beside Thirlmere. To the west you can | | | | Mexico and the Mediterranean. Drink in a traditional |
| explore the delights of Whinlatter mountain forest. | | | | pub or stylish cafe bar, many with outside seating |
| The landscape of the Northern Lake District is of | | | | areas for the warmer months and roaring fires |
| spectacular glaciated scenery, ranging from the | | | | when the weather turns chilly. Many |
| rugged central volcanic mountains to the | | | | establishments pride themselves on using both |
| smoother outlines and more open countryside if | | | | locally sourced ingredients and Fair Trade products. |
| the lakes and villages found along the valley floors. | | | | Shopping in the Northern Lake District is a very |
| This is the perfect area to choose equally for | | | | enjoyable pastime, the compact streets are ideal |
| gentle relaxation or for an action packed family | | | | for browsing and make a pleasant change from |
| adventure holiday with lots of activities and | | | | the larger towns and cities. You will be sure to |
| attractions. An area in which to try new outdoor | | | | find everything you need from your daily |
| activities or to extend your existing skills. Walkers | | | | requirements to that elusive special gift to take |
| and climbers are spoiled for choice. From the high | | | | home. |
| summits to forest trails and lakeside paths, there | | | | There are many independent and individual shops |
| are routes suitable for all. | | | | offering antiques, books, paintings and pottery, |
| For those wishing to find out more about the rich | | | | jewellery, speciality foods and local produce as |
| cultural and industrial heritage of the area there is | | | | well as clothes, gifts, and traditional toys. |
| the opportunity to visit museums and historic | | | | The choice of outdoor clothing and equipment |
| houses. | | | | retailers in Keswick is second to none earning it |
| Enjoy lunch in one of the many friendly village | | | | the title of Outdoor Retailer of the UK if not |
| pubs and cafes. Relax over a cup of tea and a | | | | Europe. |
| slice of cake in a traditional tea room. If you | | | | There are a range of accommodation to suit all |
| prefer a lunch on the fells youll find a selection of | | | | tastes and budgets, whether you prefer a bed |
| takeaways and delis from which to take your | | | | and breakfast, a guest house, hotel, or self |
| pick. | | | | catering cottage, caravan or campsite. |
| Theres plenty of choice in the evening. Pub food, | | | | |