Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Visited July 20, 2023

I used Google maps to find the Keswick trail head but it did not bring me to the trail head. If I was using Google maps again and wanted to find the trail head, I would go to Keswick Leisure Pool. The trail picks up behind it.

17 degrees Celsius by 10 AM (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit), mix of sun and clouds; 7:00 AM-9:52 AM

Porta potties (porta loos) available at the Keswick Trail Start by Keswick Leisure Pool

Keswick is very dog friendly.

I walked approximately seven miles total on the trail there and back. (It was about 4 miles to Threlkeld at Highway A66.)

The trail was very nice and the sunshine was welcome. It was paved and, as would be expected with an old railway line, there were no serious inclines. There were many other people out enjoying the sunshine running, bicycling, walking dogs, hiking (much faster than me). I was happy to see that such a nice trail was being well used because it looks like quite an investment was made for this trail. After a week of challenging terrain, I really enjoyed the smoothly paved surface of this trail. There were a number of benches for stopping and enjoying the view.

Parking: There was a car park behind Keswick Leisure Pool with a row of porta potties. It was across from the old Keswick Railway Station.

I saw very little trash.

The temperature was low enough that I did not have trouble with mosquitos or midges.

This trail is good for bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs.

I saw sheep, a heron, a slug, a variety of wildflowers, berry briars, ferns, mosses, lichens, ivy, and trees.

For more information https://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/walking-routes/keswick-to-threlkeld-railway-path

Keswick Railway Path - Lake District National Park

Nearby:

The Royal Oak The Royal Oak, Main St, Keswick CA12 5HZ - Call 017687 73135

https://www.royaloakkeswick.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjww7KmBhAyEiwA5-PUStiWAyKJwW-tZ-u9NRmCG0-_LmCmsG4tu70BL_RnN4h9uh40KBNlXhoCvUgQAvD_BwE

Just a few minutes' walk from the trail head and cottage where I was staying for the week. They offer rooms and based on the dining service, I would be interested in checking out their rooms if I ever visit Keswick again.

I ate dinner here more than once during the week. The food and beverages were excellent. The service was friendly and spot on. The place is very dog friendly. I did not have a dog with me, but I witnessed many dogs visiting during the week. I stopped in early in the day to make dinner reservations or made them a day ahead. This is strongly recommended during the high tourist season.

The Pheasant Inn Keswick Crosthwaite Rd, Keswick CA12 5PP https://thepheasantinnkeswick.co.uk/

Very nice food and service.

This is where Google maps brought me. @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View to the right after I descended the stairs @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail Sign Post @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

One of the bridges @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail marker @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

@ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information Board about Bobbin Mill Tunnel @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Tunnel @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Sign for Greta Bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Tunnel @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Looking back at the tunnel @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta from the trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Seats @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Another bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Sign with Highways Act 1980 @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Another bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Very nice informational boards along the entire pathway @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Red telephone booth @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Seen from the trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View from the bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta@ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Sign post @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail that intersects with the railway @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

The trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Slug @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Disused Gate @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail and bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Shelter and bench @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Flower (Pink Rosebay?) @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Mile Marker @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Gate @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Heron @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Tunnel @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Bridge @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Distance marker @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Shelter @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information boards @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

It is amazing how cool the temperature is in these cuts through the rock. @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View from bridge including the A66 @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the A66 highway @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Followup Note: A friend said this would make a good puzzle. So I went to Shutterfly and had a small puzzle made. It was as challenging as I expected. @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Sign posts @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Can't really tell from my photo but this is me looking back at the end of the trail; it zig zags back and forth. @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

This is me looking up at the zig zag path trying to get it to show up in a picture. @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

And now back the way I came. @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Tunnel @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Railway Footpath signs @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Path @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

View of the River Greta @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Path @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Bird @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

This is where I was able to see where the trail actually started in Keswick. Finish marker @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Information board @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Railway Station @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

I turned around for another look at the station @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Porta potties and public car park across from the station @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Trail marker @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Sign pointing toward the trail @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Leisure Center with a rabbit in front. @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Rabbit @ Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, Cumbria, UK

Passed through Fitz Park again on my way back to my accommodations. @ Keswick, Cumbria, UK

@ Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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