A lake cruise is all well and good, but for the full up-close-and-afloat treatment, you could do worse than grabbing the oars of a traditional wooden rowing boat and drifting off across Derwentwater. 

Keswick Launch Company, located at the northeastern end of the lake, can provide you with the vessel. From here it's roughly 500 metres to the opposite side. Keep an eye out for Lingholm Estate (where Beatrix Potter used to spend summers) on the western shore and the Catbells summit beyond. 

Boats are available from Easter to the end of October.

Phone: 017687 72263

Email: info@keswick-launch.co.uk
https://keswick-launch.co.uk/boat-hire/

If you're an avid fan of hiking, walking or bagging those sought after Wainwrights, Country Walking magazine is an excellent read, with so much included!  And right now, there's a couple of great offers you can take advantage of!

If you're after updating your outdoor equipment, wardrobe or even just fancy treating yourself to a new jacket / fleece, now's a great time to go online shopping as the great outdoor clothing and equipment sites have a fantastic selection of sales, clearance reductions and even additional discount codes to use!

And to help you on your way, here's details of the current offers available from your much loved online stores!

Hawkshead


There's already a great range of discounted items and now on top of those, you can get a further 10% off everything at Hawkshead with code: HHEX10

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Rohan



50% off a great range of items as part of their mid season sale at Rohan

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Craghoppers


Get 30% off full priced items at Craghoppers using code: CHM30

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Ultimate Outdoors


Ultimate Outdoors already have a great amount of discounted items and equipment including jackets, boots, tents and more, and now get a further 10% off a selection with discount code: SAVE10

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Dare2b


Dare2b - 70% off a great range of items in their sale and clearance section, including jackets!

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Regatta


Regatta - Summer edit already greatly discounted by 50% off, now get a further extra 15% off with code: RXVA15 at the checkout screen!

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We all know our beloved furry friend is part of the family, and if you're going on a family break, the dog is coming to!  As such you may be after pet friendly / dog friendly lodges / log cabins in the Lake District, and if so, you're in luck - because we've got them all here for you to consider!

If you're visiting the Keswick area and are looking to keep everyone busy for a couple of hours, take a look at the Derwent Pencil Museum, where, if your get a family pass (valid to use as much as you want in a year), you can save 50% off the normal price by getting this great deal from Groupon!

How does getting the gang together, of upto EIGHT people, Glamping in a huge wooden camping pod sound! This great offer from Groupon enables just that for only £59 for the lot of you - Which works out at just £7.50 each if all eight 'Glamp' and split the cost!

If you're on a budget, or are looking for something a little different, check out these great glamping 'hives' at Wild Rose holiday park, Appleby! They sleep up to four and are just £69 through this great Groupon offer - Which works out at only £18 per person!

Ever wanted to try camping but without all the hassle of setting up a tent, worrying about heating, faffing to make a brew or finding somewhere to chill your food?  Well you could give glamping a go in one of the glamping harripods at Wild Rose holiday park, Appleby!

A bargain break, close to Windermere in a lovely scenic spot called Troutbeck, just off the Kirkstone Pass (that winds over the hills taking you between Windermere and Ullswater) the Mortal Man Inn is a great accommodation choice - and you can get a room here, for up to two people (or have it to yourself) for just £59 through Groupon! .. Including breakfast each too!

If you're looking for a cosy break in the market town of Penrith, just 20 minutes from Ullswater, there's a great offer from Groupon where Sunday night stays are just £99 including breakfast AND 3 course dinner with glass of bubbly each in the award winning restaurant!

Here's another great bargain break offer we've found through Wowcher! Only £49 for upto two people to enjoy a lovely stay at Wheyrigg Hall, situated in northern Cumbria between Silloth and Wigton! (It's about a half hours drive to Keswick).  Includes breakfast and welcome glass of bubbly each too!

For a Lake District break away from the maddening crowds, close to Keswick and with Lake views from right outside the hotel, you can't go wrong with a stay at the Dale Head Hall lakeside hotel, overlooking Thirlmere.