• Andrew's TravelsNorthern Lake DistrictTraveler
    Moot Hall
    Moot Hall, from behindThe Alhambra CinemaSt John's ChurchKeswick War MemorialThe Theatre by the LakeView of Catbells from the top of Stanger Road, where we stayedCastlerigg Stone CircleCastlerigg Stone Circle, with Skiddaw in the backgroundCastlerigg Stone CircleCastlerigg Stone CircleView from Castlerigg Stone Circle

    Keswick town and Castlerigg Stone Circle

    May 23 in England ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C

    We leave Keswick today for Hawes in North Yorkshire; the first part of the footprint photos shows some of the key sites in Keswick (see captions on photos for details).

    Castlerigg Stone Circle is a short walk from Keswick, but we drive here en route to Hawes; the location is atmospheric, with panoramic views around the Thirlmere Valley and the surrounding mountains. Castlerigg Stone Circle dates from about 3,000 BC and is 97 ft (30 metres) in diameter and now comprises 38 stones.

    Keswick and the surrounding area have been excellent (the good weather has helped), and we will certainly be back here.    Read more