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What to see and do around The Granary
near Skiddaw and the Uldale & Caldbeck Fells

3 miles gives access to Bassenthwaite Lake, famous for its resident ospreys in summer. These can be viewed flying, fishing, washing or perching down at the lake or watched from the nearby viewpoint in Dodd Wood. Keswick, with all its attractions, is accessed in 15 minutes. Also within easy access are the Western Lakes - Buttermere, Crummock Water, and Loweswater. Grasmere, at the heart of the Lakes, is only a 40 minute drive away.

Ruthwaite is central for touring the Lake District and also the Solway Firth, S.W. Scotland/Borders and Hadrian's Wall. It is ideally situated for walking (walks abound from the cottage door), cycling, fishing, birdwatching, sailing, painting, golf or just lounging on the private, secluded patio, away from it all. Leisure clubs are nearby, together with Trotters' World of Animals Farm to delight the children. There is free use of a local tennis court. There are several pubs around offering good food.

Drive around the lakes.

Explore the Solway Coast, Scottish Borders and Hadrian's Wall

Explore the Fells

Watch the Ospreys

Walk in the woods

Climb, fish, sail, ride, play tennis, go to the pub. Relax and enjoy the peace - return home refreshed.

Keswick Attractions

The small market town of Keswick on Derwentwater is set amongst spectacular mountain scenery. High mountains and lower fells, woodlands or lakeshore invite those who wish to explore on foot, or enjoy scenic rides to Grasmere, Ambleside, Windermere or Western Lakes, which are all within easy reach.

Places of interest abound but to name just a few: The Derwent Pencil Museum, Cars of the Stars Museum, Theatre by the Lake (discount vouchers available from the cottage owner), Castlerigg Stone Circle (4000 years old), Mirehouse, literary connections with Coleridge, Wordsworth, Southey and Ruskin, annual Christian Religious Convention, Jazz Festival , Beer Festival, Mountain Festival, Cinema, Leisure Pool, parks offering games facilities, tennis, golf. Mountain bike hire is available. Other activities include paragliding, watersports, rock-climbing (there is even an indoor climbing wall), motor-launch tours of Derwentwater. There are numerous pubs and restaurants and specialist mountain-wear shops.

Links of Interest

• www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk - The most comprehensive website available for visitors to Cumbria the Lake District
• www.ospreywatch.co.uk - The Lake District Osprey Project
• www.keswick-launch.co.uk - Lake District cruises around Derwentwater
• www.theatrebythelake.com - Enjoy drama productions on the shores of Derwentwater
• www.go4awalk.com - The UK's leading website for walking & hiking
• www.DoKeswick.com - Everything Keswick!