Lorton Vale Fishing Ponds

Location

Directions:

From the M6/Penrith head west on the A66 towards Keswick and Cockermouth. After passing Keswick, turn left towards Braithwaite and Whinlatter Pass to Lorton (6 miles). Go past the Forestry Commission visitors centre and take the next left signposted to Scales and C2C route.

From West Cumbria take the A66 to Cockermouth then the B5292 to High Lorton. At the village hall (Boonbeck) follow signs for scales.

Information on local attractions

We are ideally located for visiting the lake district as your base for

Hill Walking ~ Cycling ~ Shopping ~ Sightseeing ~ Relaxing

We are very fortunate to be surrounded by natures finest,from daffodils that inspired poets to the abundance of wildlife that can be found including ospreys, barn and tawny owls,woodpeckers,finches,red squirrels,red deer,roe deer all can be seen either from or just a few minutes from our caravans

We are only 20 minutes away from the market town of Keswick or cockermouth, both which have an abundance of shops and restaurants to discover

We have posted links to some of the popular attractions and activities that surround us and added an approximate travelling time from our caravans for your convenience

Keswick
Theatre by the Lake - Famous lakeside theatre (20mins)
Keswick Launch Company - Boat trips on Derwentwater. Also rowing boat hire. (20mins)
Trotters - World of Animals near Bassenthwaite (20mins)
Cars of the Stars - Famous TV and film vehicles (20mins)
Pencil Museum - The home of the modern pencil. Includes the World's largest pencil! (15mins)
Keswick Museum - Amazing collection of historical Keswick artifacts. (25 mins)
Mirehouse - Historic House & Gardens (25 mins)
www.ospreywatch.co.uk log on to see updates of the Bassenthwaite Ospreys
www.c2c-guide.co.uk For information on Coats to Coast cycling.
Honister Slate Mine - Fascinating mine tours and slate splitting (30 mins)

Activities
Keswick Golf Club - Stunning mountain golf course in Threlkeld (30 mins)
Platty Plus - Sailing lessons on Derwentwater (30 mins)
Keswick Mountain Bikes - Bikes for Hire (20 mins)
Keswick Climbing Wall - Excellent indoor Climbing facilities (20 mins)

Information & Tours
The Lake District Tourism & Conservation Partnership - Promotes sustainable tourism by raising much needed funds for vital conservation projects in the Lake District
Wandering Angus - offer specialised hiking trips where we take away the headache of making those difficult and time consuming arrangements.
Lake District Tours - Guided minibus tours around the Lake District.
Keswick Rambles - A programme of walks in Northern Lakeland escorted by experienced leaders ales.

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