Portinscale
Keswick & North Lakes · Village
Portinscale is Keswick’s quieter lakeside neighbour, across the River Derwent. Victorian villas, a village pub and a footbridge into town make it a peaceful base with the same walks on the doorstep....
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About Portinscale
Portinscale is Keswick’s quieter lakeside neighbour, across the River Derwent. Victorian villas, a village pub and a footbridge into town make it a peaceful base with the same walks on the doorstep.
The path to Catbells via Hawes End starts here, and the lake is a few minutes’ stroll.
Famous for
- Derwent footbridge into Keswick
- Nichol End marina
- Quieter alternative to staying in town
Lakes & water nearby
Fells & mountains
- Catbells
- Causey Pike
- Skiddaw
Walks from here
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Hawes End to Catbells 2–3 hrs
The usual Catbells ascent, starting from the landing or the lane from Portinscale.
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Keswick via the river 20–30 min
Level walk into town for shops and the theatre.
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