All Keswick Tours & Excursions in 2026

Located in the historic Honister Slate Mine, on this tour you will see the fells of the Lake District from a totally unique angle—more than 2000 ft. high. Climb up the side of Fleetwith Pike using the Via Ferrata and follow your guide to the top for a view of the North Lakes you won’t forget. Walk through the mine’s tunnel system to reach the Via Ferrata, and learn about the mine as you head out on your adventure, if you like.

Are you looking for to discover the Lake District Landscapes at your own pace? Explore Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere with this affordable driving tour. Find out about a local eccentric who built a fort on Derwent Isle where he tried to reenact medieval battles, and how medieval Vikings and Monks shaped the Borrowdale valley. Hear from producer Martin Wilson, producer of Lake District Drives website. Do it all in three hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Immerse yourself in the wild scenery of the Lake District—and try out an outdoor activity that’s unique to the area—on this adventurous tour. Ghyll scrambling involves donning a wetsuit, helmet, and other equipment, and climbing, sliding down, and hopping from pool to pool in the Lake District’s ghylls, or mountain streams. For this small-group activity, choose from morning or afternoon departure times—and prepare to get wet.

Descend into a mine and see a different side of Cumbria on this exhilarating climb. No need to buy specialist equipment—helmets, lights, a harness, and via ferrata safety gear are provided. Along the way, pass by old mining tunnels, climb walls, scale bridges, and see impressive chambers on this underground adventure.

Avoid the crowds and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group tour on this canoeing trip across the River Derwent, “the jewel of the Lake District." All essential paddling equipment is provided, so all you need to do is show up and get ready for an exciting adventure on the water.

See the best of the lakes on this ever-changing kayak tour on and around scenic Derwentwater. Don your lifejacket (and wetsuit, if required), then paddle out onto Derwentwater, known as the Jewel of the Lake District, with a guide and no more than four other travelers. No session is the same: you might paddle up a river, visit nesting birds, or power across the lake to leap off a jetty.

Instead of hiking around Cumbria, get out on the water and see the Lake District at its best with this stand-up paddleboarding tour on the Derwent River. If you’re unfamiliar with the local area, there’s no need to worry about getting lost, as a guide joins you to navigate, provide top paddling tips, and teach you about the local area at the same time.

The Lake District is known for its spectacular scenery and dramatic cliffs—but as a visitor, it can be tricky to know the safest places to go rock climbing. Avoid the research time, and go on a rock climbing adventure with a qualified instructor instead. All equipment and climbing shoes are provided, as well as plenty of top tips on fundamental climbing techniques. Learn how to attach yourself to the climbing rope, how to belay, and possibly abseil too.

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.