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Paddleboard taster sessions

Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.

  • Booking essential

Paddleboards – the very best way to experience Derwentwater, The ‘Queen of the Lakes’. No experience needed, a qualified instructor will take you out on the water and teach you all the basics and then you can enjoy freedom to explore more of Derwentwater towards the end of the session. We’ll provide all the equipment you need – even a wetsuit – and all from Crow Park, walking distance from Keswick market square.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £35.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 016973 22245

Suitability

Please check minimum age limit when booking

Meeting point

Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ, What3Words///occupations.porridge.sooner Bus 555 from Windermere to Keswick–bus station is 10 minutes walk from Crow Park Bus X5 from Penrith or Workington

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather (don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen) You’ll be walking into the lake so wear shoes that you’re happy to get wet. Wetsuits are included in the price

Accessibility

You will need to be able to walk to the lake shore and sit and stand unaided. You will also l need to be able to use a paddle.

Contact info

North and West Lakes Office

Upcoming events

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Force Crag Mine Open Day for GeoWeek (including transport) 

Brought to you by the National Trust for GeoWeek. Come and join us for the rare opportunity to explore the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.

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24 May 2025
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10:00 to 12:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Force Crag Mine Open Day for GeoWeek 

A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet.

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24 May 2025
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10:00 to 14:30
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Open Day at Force Crag Mine for the Festival of Archaeology (including transport) 

Brought to you by the National Trust for the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.

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on
2 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Open Day at Force Crag Mine for the Festival of Archaeology 

Brought to you by National Trust for the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for the rare opportunity to explore the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.

Event summary

on
2 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 14:30