…a calendar full to bursting point with events all themed around the outdoors..
Denton House, in Keswick in The Lake District.
Keswick is the first place many people stop when they visit the Lakes, its only a short way off the motorway; it is an attractive town with all the facilities you’d expect so it makes a great base for the full adventure experience. Sitting right on Derwentwater and with Bassenthwaite Lake, Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater and Thirlmere within reach; The iconic lakeland mountains of Skiddaw, Scafell Pike andHelvellyn climb nearby and the valleys and dales to explore; Keswick revels in its outdoor credentials.
If you browse the web for upcoming events, you’ll find a calendar full to bursting point with activities and, events and festivals all themed around the outdoors: wild swimming, climbing, mountain bikes – its all there.
If you’re visiting Keswick, you’ll have to consider Denton House. Denton House is a purpose built hostel which can house a huge group of 56; offering organised activities including ghyll scrambling, climbing, abseiling as well as informal cycling, walking and mountaineering. They also welcome small groups and individuals – in fact as a stopping off point on a long trek its ideal as it offers all the bedding and food (including a packed lunch) that you could need.