Skiddaw is a self-contained ground floor apartment in Keswick, one of three holiday lets on the same site. It comes ready for guests: electricity, heating, bed linen and wifi are all included. The kitchen has an electric oven, hob and microwave, so you can cook as much or as little as you like. The living and dining room has a 32" Freeview TV and DVD player. One bedroom contains a double bed (4ft 6in); the other has two single beds (3ft each). The bathroom has a bath with shower over and a heated towel rail. Private parking for one car is immediately opposite the entrance.
The apartment sits just off Keswick's main road, near the climbing shop George Fishers, with a pub and restaurant within 75 yards and shops 100 yards away. Derwentwater is a 10-minute walk through Hope Park. The fell walks begin from your door—this area is at the foot of some of the Lake District's most popular peaks, with routes up the surrounding fells accessible for all abilities. No smoking inside the property. There are ground level drops at the front entrance, so care should be taken with very young children.
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Arrive after 15:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
Challenging start but definitely worth it for the view at the top
3 weeks ago · via Google
Short and very steep climb going up from the main parking area by Underskiddaw. Incredible views from the top.
a month ago · via Google
Took this challenge on with one of daughters in late January. Being in my 60's but relatively fit I felt I would be up to it. We arrived in Keswick around 8 am and parked up near the park which was a very reasonable £4 for all day. There is free parking at the actual start of the climb but space is very limited. Our hike commenced with a just over 2 mile approach which got us warmed up. Once you get to the base of Skiddaw it does present as a steep climb up. However the route is well trodden and the path is good. Half way up we had to de layer as it was hot work. About 3 quarters of the way up we encountered people coming down. They told us the conditions were bad with snow and ice at the summit and advised us to turn back. We determined continue and make our own judgement on the conditions. We did get to the summit and conditions were pretty bad. There was ice and snow but we didn't compromise our safety and would definitely have called it we considered it dangerous. We got some fantastic photos although visibility was limited at the top. The walk back down was arduous as the rain joined our parade. The round trip took us 5 hours but it was absolutely worth it. The photos I've added are from the same day and it was definitely a hike of 2 halves. I left with a genuine sense of achievement from the challenging conditions up the iconic Skiddaw.
6 months ago · via Google
Really tough climb, top half in the snow. Stunning scenery, felt like I was in the Alps with all the snow peaks all around us.
6 months ago · via Google
Hikers say this peak offers incredible views of the surrounding area, especially during autumn when the colors are vibrant. They also highlight the challenging but rewarding hike, with some steep sections that require good fitness.
Summary via Google