National Trust Borrowdale and Buttermere Valleys
Borrowdale and Buttermere Valley are some of the most popular areas to visit in the lake district and it really isn't hard to see why. Ideally located near Keswick, they are the ideal setting for a wide range of activities from walking, hiking, paddling, cycling and climbing to simply sitting on a bench and taking in the view. With such breath taking vistas, you might also be tempted to bring a notebook or canvas and create your own work of art as many famous artists have done before. With many paths to choose from which cater to a wide range of abilities, come and make Borrowdale or Buttermere the backdrop to your next day out with the entire family.
Take a stroll down to Friar's Crag, let the kids run wild though the woods or hold your own stone-skimming competition on the beach at Strandshag Bay - it's all right on the doorstep.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buttermere-valley for more information about how we care for this landscape, the waymarked walks you can follow and the events we'd love to see you at.
All funds collected from parking fees go towards keeping the lakes accessible and safe for all as well as ensuring that our precious landscape and all spcies who call it home continue to thrive for generations to come.
Location
Where to leave the car
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Great Wood Car Park (CA12 5UP) - for a moderate way-marked walk
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Ashness Bridge Car Park (CA12 5UN) - for one of the most sought after photo opportunities in the Lake District.
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Surprise View Car Park (CA12 5UU) - for jaw dropping views across Derwent Water
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Watendlath Car Park (CA12 5UW) - a scenic drive for the brave to discover a hidden hamlet
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Kettlewell Car Park (CA12 5UN) - right on the lakeshore popular with water sports enthusiasts
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Bowder Stone Car Park (CA12 5XA) - for a wheelchair accessible stroll to a boulder as big as your house
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Rosthwaite Car Park (CA12 5XB) - for walks from the heart of lakeland
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Seatoller Car Park (CA12 5XN) - our biggest car park, down in the valley below the mighty Honister Pass
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Honister Pass Car Park (CA12 5XJ) - our highest car park!
- Buttermere Car Park (CA13 9UZ) - from here you can walk the 4½ mile (7km)lakeshore path that encircles Buttermere.
Every car park ticket sold helps to support our conservation work to care for the paths, gates, stiles and wildlife of the Lake District. You can support our work for 24 hours by buying a day ticket. If you're planning lots of short stops that's a good option, as you can transfer your ticket between our car parks until it expires.
If you're a member, scan your card to claim your free parking, we get £1 to fund our work every time you do.
Inclusive Ramble - Friar's Crag and Cockshot Wood
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival, join us for a short guided taster walk suitable for off-road mobility equipment.
Join Experience Community from our stand at the Keswick Mountain Festival at Crow Park for a short guided taster walk that's suitable for off-road mobility equipment. You can hire a mountain trike from Experience Community, or bring your own mobility equipment. This short walk is ideal for people wanting to build their confidence on unsurfaced woodland paths.
Follow this link for more information and to book your place: https://bit.ly/3SmKyyb
Inclusive Ramble - Calf Close Bay circular
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival, join us for a walk to the inspiring viewpoint at Broomhill Point.
Join Experience Community from our stand at the Keswick Mountain Festival at Crow Park for a long guided walk that's suitable for off-road mobility equipment. You can hire a mountain trike from Experience Community, or bring your own mobility equipment.
For more information and to book your place, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ujJrY4
Inclusive Ramble - Great Wood viewpoint
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival, join us for a challenging guided walk through Great Wood.
Join Experience Community from our stand at the Keswick Mountain Festival at Crow Park for a challenging guided walk that's suitable for off-road mobility equipment. You can hire a mountain trike from Experience Community, or bring your own mobility equipment.
For more information and to book your place, follow this link: https://bit.ly/48YKATQ
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Ranger guided accessible walks
In partnership with the Theatre by the Lake and part of the Fells for All festival, join in on a guided walk along the accessible path on the Derwent Water shore.
Join ranger Roy as he guides you along Derwent Water, taking in the views across the lake. Rent the tramper from Theatre by the Lake or bring your own mobility aid as you follow the accessible path. Roy will bring this special place to life, talking about the flora and fauna found here, the layers of history as well as the work being done to protect it.
For more information and to book: https://bit.ly/49rc2ZU
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by the National Trust for Geo Week and the Festival of Archaeology.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have difficulty getting to the mine under their own steam. If you do not require transport, booking is not required.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
Tickets are £5 per person, please bring cash as there’s no signal for card payments. Booking is essential if transport is required.
Tours run every 20 minutes. If you are making your own way to the mill, drop in between 10am and 2:30pm. You'll be able to join the next tour on which there is space. For those that require transport, we run a limited number of transport shuttles throughout the day on the hour (only 8 places available per hour on transport - booking is essential).
It is always much colder in the mill building than it is in Keswick. Dress for the weather and bring extra layers, gloves and hats. There are no shops nearby, bring your own food and refreshments.
Ranger guided accessible walks
In partnership with the Theatre by the Lake and part of the Fells for All festival, join in on a guided walk along the accessible path on the Derwent Water shore.
Join ranger Roy as he guides you along Derwent Water, taking in the views across the lake. Rent the tramper from Theatre by the Lake or bring your own mobility aid as you follow the accessible path. Roy will bring this special place to life, talking about the flora and fauna found here, the layers of history as well as the work being done to protect it.
For more information and to book: https://bit.ly/49rc2ZU
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by the National Trust for Geo Week and the Festival of Archaeology.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have difficulty getting to the mine under their own steam. If you do not require transport, booking is not required.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
Tickets are £5 per person, please bring cash as there’s no signal for card payments. Booking is essential if transport is required.
Tours run every 20 minutes. If you are making your own way to the mill, drop in between 10am and 2:30pm. You'll be able to join the next tour on which there is space. For those that require transport, we run a limited number of transport shuttles throughout the day on the hour (only 8 places available per hour on transport - booking is essential).
It is always much colder in the mill building than it is in Keswick. Dress for the weather and bring extra layers, gloves and hats. There are no shops nearby, bring your own food and refreshments.
Ranger guided accessible walks
In partnership with the Theatre by the Lake and part of the Fells for All festival, join in on a guided walk along the accessible path on the Derwent Water shore.
Join ranger Roy as he guides you along Derwent Water, taking in the views across the lake. Rent the tramper from Theatre by the Lake or bring your own mobility aid as you follow the accessible path. Roy will bring this special place to life, talking about the flora and fauna found here, the layers of history as well as the work being done to protect it.
For more information and to book: https://bit.ly/49rc2ZU
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Heritage Open Day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Days.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have difficulty getting to the mine under their own steam. If you do not require transport, booking is not required.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
This event is free. Booking is essential if transport is required.
Tours run every 20 minutes. If you are making your own way to the mill, drop in between 10am and 2:30pm. You'll be able to join the next tour on which there is space. For those that require transport, we run a limited number of transport shuttles throughout the day on the hour (only 8 places available per hour on transport - booking is essential).
It is always much colder in the mill building than it is in Keswick. Dress for the weather and bring extra layers, gloves and hats. There are no shops nearby, bring your own food and refreshments.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to National Trust Borrowdale and Buttermere Valleys. Please fill in as much detail as you can.
Borrowdale and Buttermere Valley are some of the most popular areas to visit in the lake district and it really isn't hard to see why. Ideally located near Keswick, they are the ideal setting for a wide range of activities from walking, hiking, paddling, cycling and climbing to simply sitting on a bench and taking in the view. With such breath taking vistas, you might also be tempted to bring a notebook or canvas and create your own work of art as many famous artists have done before. With many paths to choose from which cater to a wide range of abilities, come and make Borrowdale or Buttermere the backdrop to your next day out with the entire family.
Take a stroll down to Friar's Crag, let the kids run wild though the woods or hold your own stone-skimming competition on the beach at Strandshag Bay - it's all right on the doorstep.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buttermere-valley for more information about how we care for this landscape, the waymarked walks you can follow and the events we'd love to see you at.
All funds collected from parking fees go towards keeping the lakes accessible and safe for all as well as ensuring that our precious landscape and all spcies who call it home continue to thrive for generations to come.
Location
Where to leave the car
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Great Wood Car Park (CA12 5UP) - for a moderate way-marked walk
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Ashness Bridge Car Park (CA12 5UN) - for one of the most sought after photo opportunities in the Lake District.
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Surprise View Car Park (CA12 5UU) - for jaw dropping views across Derwent Water
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Watendlath Car Park (CA12 5UW) - a scenic drive for the brave to discover a hidden hamlet
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Kettlewell Car Park (CA12 5UN) - right on the lakeshore popular with water sports enthusiasts
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Bowder Stone Car Park (CA12 5XA) - for a wheelchair accessible stroll to a boulder as big as your house
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Rosthwaite Car Park (CA12 5XB) - for walks from the heart of lakeland
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Seatoller Car Park (CA12 5XN) - our biggest car park, down in the valley below the mighty Honister Pass
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Honister Pass Car Park (CA12 5XJ) - our highest car park!
- Buttermere Car Park (CA13 9UZ) - from here you can walk the 4½ mile (7km)lakeshore path that encircles Buttermere.
Every car park ticket sold helps to support our conservation work to care for the paths, gates, stiles and wildlife of the Lake District. You can support our work for 24 hours by buying a day ticket. If you're planning lots of short stops that's a good option, as you can transfer your ticket between our car parks until it expires.
If you're a member, scan your card to claim your free parking, we get £1 to fund our work every time you do.
Inclusive Ramble - Friar's Crag and Cockshot Wood
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival, join us for a short guided taster walk suitable for off-road mobility equipment.
Join Experience Community from our stand at the Keswick Mountain Festival at Crow Park for a short guided taster walk that's suitable for off-road mobility equipment. You can hire a mountain trike from Experience Community, or bring your own mobility equipment. This short walk is ideal for people wanting to build their confidence on unsurfaced woodland paths.
Follow this link for more information and to book your place: https://bit.ly/3SmKyyb
Inclusive Ramble - Calf Close Bay circular
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival, join us for a walk to the inspiring viewpoint at Broomhill Point.
Join Experience Community from our stand at the Keswick Mountain Festival at Crow Park for a long guided walk that's suitable for off-road mobility equipment. You can hire a mountain trike from Experience Community, or bring your own mobility equipment.
For more information and to book your place, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ujJrY4
Inclusive Ramble - Great Wood viewpoint
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival, join us for a challenging guided walk through Great Wood.
Join Experience Community from our stand at the Keswick Mountain Festival at Crow Park for a challenging guided walk that's suitable for off-road mobility equipment. You can hire a mountain trike from Experience Community, or bring your own mobility equipment.
For more information and to book your place, follow this link: https://bit.ly/48YKATQ
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Ranger guided accessible walks
In partnership with the Theatre by the Lake and part of the Fells for All festival, join in on a guided walk along the accessible path on the Derwent Water shore.
Join ranger Roy as he guides you along Derwent Water, taking in the views across the lake. Rent the tramper from Theatre by the Lake or bring your own mobility aid as you follow the accessible path. Roy will bring this special place to life, talking about the flora and fauna found here, the layers of history as well as the work being done to protect it.
For more information and to book: https://bit.ly/49rc2ZU
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by the National Trust for Geo Week and the Festival of Archaeology.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have difficulty getting to the mine under their own steam. If you do not require transport, booking is not required.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
Tickets are £5 per person, please bring cash as there’s no signal for card payments. Booking is essential if transport is required.
Tours run every 20 minutes. If you are making your own way to the mill, drop in between 10am and 2:30pm. You'll be able to join the next tour on which there is space. For those that require transport, we run a limited number of transport shuttles throughout the day on the hour (only 8 places available per hour on transport - booking is essential).
It is always much colder in the mill building than it is in Keswick. Dress for the weather and bring extra layers, gloves and hats. There are no shops nearby, bring your own food and refreshments.
Ranger guided accessible walks
In partnership with the Theatre by the Lake and part of the Fells for All festival, join in on a guided walk along the accessible path on the Derwent Water shore.
Join ranger Roy as he guides you along Derwent Water, taking in the views across the lake. Rent the tramper from Theatre by the Lake or bring your own mobility aid as you follow the accessible path. Roy will bring this special place to life, talking about the flora and fauna found here, the layers of history as well as the work being done to protect it.
For more information and to book: https://bit.ly/49rc2ZU
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by the National Trust for Geo Week and the Festival of Archaeology.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have difficulty getting to the mine under their own steam. If you do not require transport, booking is not required.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
Tickets are £5 per person, please bring cash as there’s no signal for card payments. Booking is essential if transport is required.
Tours run every 20 minutes. If you are making your own way to the mill, drop in between 10am and 2:30pm. You'll be able to join the next tour on which there is space. For those that require transport, we run a limited number of transport shuttles throughout the day on the hour (only 8 places available per hour on transport - booking is essential).
It is always much colder in the mill building than it is in Keswick. Dress for the weather and bring extra layers, gloves and hats. There are no shops nearby, bring your own food and refreshments.
Ranger guided accessible walks
In partnership with the Theatre by the Lake and part of the Fells for All festival, join in on a guided walk along the accessible path on the Derwent Water shore.
Join ranger Roy as he guides you along Derwent Water, taking in the views across the lake. Rent the tramper from Theatre by the Lake or bring your own mobility aid as you follow the accessible path. Roy will bring this special place to life, talking about the flora and fauna found here, the layers of history as well as the work being done to protect it.
For more information and to book: https://bit.ly/49rc2ZU
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Canoe Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
If you’re a family with young children and you don’t want to paddleboard separately during our Paddleboard Taster Sessions, you can all go together. A Canadian open-boat canoe can fit a family of up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 young children) and you can join in the session with the paddleboarders before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent Water and practice your new found skills along the way.
Booking is essential and the session costs £30 per canoe.
Meet at Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ and dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) Your feet may get wet so bring beach shoes and a spare pair of socks.
Heritage Open Day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Days.
Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have difficulty getting to the mine under their own steam. If you do not require transport, booking is not required.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
This event is free. Booking is essential if transport is required.
Tours run every 20 minutes. If you are making your own way to the mill, drop in between 10am and 2:30pm. You'll be able to join the next tour on which there is space. For those that require transport, we run a limited number of transport shuttles throughout the day on the hour (only 8 places available per hour on transport - booking is essential).
It is always much colder in the mill building than it is in Keswick. Dress for the weather and bring extra layers, gloves and hats. There are no shops nearby, bring your own food and refreshments.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to National Trust Borrowdale and Buttermere Valleys. Please fill in as much detail as you can.