The Winchester is in an excellent location to start many of the well known walks from Keswick. You can find walks to suit all abilities from short strolls to the lakeshore to full day hikes over some of the famous Lakeland mountains. Below are a few suggestions but please ask at The Winchester for more information:

Short Walk:
To Threlkeld via the railway line - Approximately four miles one way - Beautiful walk along the disused railway line which follows the river and crosses bridges to Threlkeld village.

Medium Walk:
Latrigg - 1203ft - Walk through Fitz Park to Spooney Green Lane and up the relatively steep path to the top of Latrigg where you are greeted with some of the most magnificent panoramic views of Keswick, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite and the surrounding valleys of Borrowdale, St.Johns in the Vale and Newlands.

Difficult Walk:
Coledale Horseshoe - Approximately 15 miles, Ascent 4050ft - Walk to the village of Braithwaite (2.5 miles) then up Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head, Eel Crag, Sail, Outerside and back down to Braithwaite for a well earned drink! Stunning walk which provides spectacular views of the Keswick area, Newlands and Lorton Valley.