Visit Keswick - The Lake District

This activity offers some very lucky people indeed the opportunity to take part in wonderful alpaca walks around the stunning grounds of the Lingholm Estate, on the shores of Derwent Water.

'Walk With Alpacas at The Lingholm Estate'

"What an amazing experience, I would recommend this to anyone, young, old, fit, unfit just try it. It was everything I was hoping and more!"

And so it was once upon a time when The Lingholm Estate was the perfect place to live alpacaly ever after! Situated on the Western Shore of Derwentwater in a dramatic location, it is surrounded by incredible views of some of the best loved Lakeland fells.

Walk through the private grounds of the estate where Beatrix Potter spent many summers. Get to know our wonderful alpacas up close, take them for a paddle in the lake, meet the herd, take part in feeding time and ask as many questions as you can think of!

An idyllic location

The stunning new Lingholm Kitchen and shop looks down onto an octagonal walled garden built in a Victorian style using reclaimed materials.

The Kitchen Offers delicious locally sourced meals, real barista coffee and an extensive range of teas, alongside artisan breads and home baked cakes made in the onsite bakery now open to visitors. All our latest alpacaly gifts, knits, knitting kits, wonders and delights are now available to purchase in the gorgeous gift shop!

A short stroll down the drive takes you to a footpath leading to Catbells, one of the most famous lakeland walks ,and in the other direction to the boat launch to Keswick. So you can combine your alpaca walk with a mountain climb or a boat trip!

What to Expect

• Activity takes place at The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Keswick, The Lake District CA12 5TZ.
• Under 10s can accompany for free on Private Walks and are not included in the booking numbers but must share with a paying adult.
• No under 10s on Mixed Group Walks.
• Activity lasts 1.5 hours – walk 1 hour 15 minutes with a safety introduction at the start and feeding session at the end.
• The walk is a flat gentle stroll (at alpaca pace!) suitable for all abilities and can be adapted for wheelchair users (Private Walks only).
• Groups of up to 6 walkers. (*Subject to Covid19 Guidelines)
• Suitable for all ages.
• Site facilities include cafe and bakery with washrooms, free carparking and disabled parking, walled garden, grounds, jetty onto Derwent Water. (*Subject to Covid19 Guidelines)
• Also accessible by Keswick Launch Ferry Service. (*Subject to Covid19 Guidelines)

OR you could Trek with our Llama's from Little Town in the Newlands Valley and onto the back of Catbells, details HERE: https://alpacalyeverafter.co.uk/our-activities/trek-with-llamas-at-little-town/