Catbells, Keswick

Name: Catbells
Address: The Lake District, Keswick, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Keswick

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Cat Bells is a fell in the English Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It has a height of 451 metres and is one of the most popular fells in the area. It is situated on the western shore of Derwentwater within three miles of the busy tourist town of Keswick. Its distinctive shape catches the attention of many visitors to the Lakes who feel compelled to climb to the summit after seeing it from the viewpoint of Friars' Crag on the opposite side of Derwentwater. The Lake District writer and walker Alfred Wainwright acknowledges the popularity of Cat Bells among fellwalkers of all abilities by saying: ()

Elevation: 1480 ftProminence: 282 ftCoordinates: 54°34'6"N, 3°10'14"W

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Catbells – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derwentwater, Newlands Church, Barrow, Maiden Moor.

1.2 miNE
Tranquil lake with footpaths and boating
Derwentwater
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the English Lake District, Derwentwater is a shimmering jewel of natural beauty that beckons visitors with its serene waters and picturesque surroundings. This tranquil lake, stretching over 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, is surrounded by a...
0.9 miW
Church
Newlands Church
24 min walk • Newlands Church is a 16th-century church situated less than 500 metres west of the hamlet of Little Town, Cumbria, England in the Newlands Valley of the Lake District.
1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Barrow
41 min walk • Barrow is small fell in the English Lake District in the county of Cumbria which reaches a height of 455 metres. It is in the Newlands Valley 2.5 miles south-west of Keswick.
1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Maiden Moor
30 min walk • Maiden Moor is a fell in the English Lake District, it stands 6 km south of the town of Keswick and is part of the high ground that separates the Newlands Valley and Borrowdale, it has a modest height of 576 m and so fails to be mentioned on many UK mountain lists but it does...
0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Newlands Valley, Lake District National Park
17 min walk • The Newlands Valley is in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is regarded as one of the most picturesque and quiet valleys in the national park, even though it is situated very close to the popular tourist town of Keswick and the busy A66 road.

Catbells, Keswick

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Catbells – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Derwentwater

Newlands Church

Barrow

Maiden Moor

Newlands Valley, Lake District National Park