Walking Weekend Derwent Bank near Keswick Lakes
Friday 18 December 2020 16:00 - Sunday 20 December 2020
(2 nights)
From £199.00
Listed by Spice Manchester
Overview
This is one of our personal favourites in the HF portfolio of walking centres. If you have visited one before you will know their locations are excellent for walkers and their meals and picnic lunches are legendary. Needless to say, HF Derwent Bank is no different, but the waterside frontage adds a unique and wonderful charm of its own. Plus, we’re just on the outskirts of Keswick so you know we have all the components for a wonderful weekend. Add to this the great walking days planned that take in some of the greatest Lakeland classics and we will experience everything the north Lakes has to offer. For the harder walkers it’s Grisedale Pike with limited Newlands Round trimmings and one of our other favourites. For the moderate there’s also beautiful peaks, views and the picturesque lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite. A little piece of heaven here on earth!
Includes
2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day
Extras
Local Transport if taken to the walks
Location & Itinerary
To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with 3,000ft of ascent (please be realistic about your level of fitness and join the right walk for you, after all it is all about pleasure at the end of day) and a more moderate walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. All walks are weather dependent and own transport or coaches may be taken to the walk starts.
Travel & Stay
Situated in a quiet and peaceful location on the waterfront, about 10 minutes’ walk from Keswick, HF Derwent Bank is a period Country House that caters exclusively for walkers from all around the world. It creates an atmosphere which is all a far cry from the anonymity of a conventional hotel. It prides itself on friendly service of the highest standard. Fresh ingredients are carefully chosen to provide an excellent local and international cuisine and vegetarian options, for which they are renowned, are available at all times. Derwent Bank sits in extensive gardens with a sloping lawn down to the lake jetty. Outside there is a formal garden, a putting green and croquet lawn. Tailored to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and have excellent boot and drying rooms, laundry facilities and a mini-shop for essentials such as maps, postcards and toiletries. At Derwent Bank there is a large, comfortable lounge, an attractive dining room and a welcoming bar stocking local beer. The conservatory is particularly attractive and has superb views of the lake and the surrounding fells. There is also a games room with table tennis and Nintendo Wii. Free internet access is offered on a dedicated PC and Wi-Fi is also available in some public rooms.
HF Holiday’s, Derwent Bank, Portinscale, Nr Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TY Tel: +44 (0)17687 73667 Fax: +44 (0)17687 71375 Email: derwentwater@hfholidays.co.uk
For Sat Nav. Enter the postcode CA12 5TY and town Portinscale if required. Grid reference: NY 252 229
BY CAR:
From Penrith - leave the M6 motorway at junction 40 and take the A66 towards Keswick. After 17 miles you'll reach a roundabout in Keswick - continue ahead following signs to Cockermouth and Workington. One mile beyond the roundabout, and 200yds beyond the B5289 turning to Keswick, turn left off off the A66 signposted to Portinscale, Grange and the Newlands Valley. Derwent Bank is approx ¾ mile along this road on the left after the Derwentwater Marina and before the Nichol End Marina. There is a large car park available at Derwent Bank.
BY TRAIN:
The nearest train station is at Penrith on the main line between London and Glasgow. For train times and route planning by train visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or phone 03457 48 49 50.
HF STATION TRANSFER - GREAT VALUE!
Our station transfer operates every Friday and Monday between Penrith station and Derwent Bank. The pickup is at 4.50pm from Penrith railway station. On departure day the transfer will get you back to Penrith station by 9.50am. This transfer costs just £22 return, however a place must be reserved at least 14 days in advance by calling 020 8732 1220.
BY TAXI:
If you can’t meet our station transfer, the 20-mile journey from Penrith to Derwent Bank can be made by taxi. Pre-booked taxis cost approx £38 per journey (or around £55 if not pre-booked). Details of our current recommended taxi company and rates will be sent to you with your final dispatch documents, four weeks before departure. The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Derwent Bank Manager.
BY BUS:
The X5 bus runs approximately every hour from Penrith station. The nearest bus stop is on the A66, about ¾ mile walk from Derwent Bank. Alight at the Portinscale bus stop and take the road on the left (signposted to Portinscale, Grange and the Newlands Valley). Follow this road through Portinscale village - Derwent Bank is on the left-hand side after the Derwentwater Marina.
Alternatively catch the bus to Keswick and then take a short taxi journey to Derwent Bank in Portinscale.
For bus times see www.traveline.info
If you are having problems finding the centre, please call them directly, or you could call one of the WalkWise guides.
Andrew Casey: 0774 894 2263
Gideon: 0780 907 0257
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Ensuite Share | £199.00 | Available |
| Member Twin Ensuite Share | £199.00 | Available |
| Member Better Double Ensuite Share | £219.00 | Available |
| Member Better Twin Ensuite Share | £219.00 | Available |
| Member Single Ensuite | £239.00 | Available |
| Member Better Single Ensuite | £249.00 | Available |
| Member Double Ensuite for Sole | £259.00 | Available |
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