St John's in the Vale, Keswick

St John's in the Vale, a very scenic and peaceful valley, lies under the craggy slopes of the Helvellyn Range with splendid views towards Blencathra. It has a small church dating from 1845 in a beautiful setting and is adjacent to the Diocesan Youth Centre.

Although a very tranquil location St John's in the Vale is very accessible as a base for touring the Lake District and Eden Valley. It is situated fifteen miles from J40 of the M6 and approximately three miles east of the market town of Keswick. The South Lakeland towns of Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere are also easy to reach via the A591.
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There are two pubs in the village of Threlkeld and one at Scales. The Kings Head Hotel at Thirlspot on the A591 road is a popular Lakeland Inn. with a fine dining restaurant.

St Johns in the Vale is is an ideal base for all types of leisure activities. It is close to Keswick Golf Club and has easy access to both Derwentwater and Ullswater for watersport enthusiasts. Nearby Threlkeld is on the route of the popular Coast to Coast (C2C) cycling route from Workington to Sunderland. You can walk or cycle along the former railway line from Threlkeld into Keswick.

There are plenty of opportunities for walking from ascents up Blencathra and Helvellyn to lovely low level and riverside walks. Nearby Thirlmere has good access from the quiet minor road on the western side of the lake where there are car parks, good vantage points and walking trails. United Utilities have established the woodland around Thirlmere as a special red squirrel refuge. This is an ideal place for visitors to see red squirrels and learn about their conservation. red squirrels may also may seen in the woodlands around St John's in the Vale. For walking routes click here.