K2T - Past, Present & Future [Keswick] - National Park Guided Walk

K2T - Past, Present & Future [Keswick] - National Park Guided Walk

A 3 hour volunteer-led walk along the Keswick to Threlkeld Trail. Learn about the history of the K2T on this easy and accessible walk.

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:00 - 13:00 GMT+1

Location

Keswick Former Railway Station

Station Road Keswick CA12 4NP United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Start point: Keswick Former Railway Station, Station Road, Keswick

Length: Length: 6.5km (4 miles) with 55m (1,80ft) of ascent

Time: 3 hours (approx.)

Walk grade: 1 (see grade description below)

Important Note: The walk will be at a much slower pace than our normal guided walks, with lots of stops to learn about the K2T Trail.

Starting from the platform of the old Keswick Railway Station, the walk follows the route of the disused Keswick to Penrith Railway as it weaves its way through the Greta Valley, passing over some of the original Victorian railway bridges.

Along the way, you’ll hear the story of the railway, and explore the broader industrial history of the Greta Valley. We will also look at the what’s involved in the upkeep of the K2T, and the plans for its future.

The 2 miles outward route of our walk will take 2 hours to reach the turnround point at the old Plate Layer's Hut near Brundholme Bridge. At this point, you are welcome to continue along the K2T trail unguided, or return to Keswick with the guides, which would take a further hour.

The trail is surfaced with smooth tarmac over the full length, and gradients are very low. It has been designed to encourage access for all, and is well used by people in conventional wheelchairs and mobility scooters as well as people using other mobility aids. It is suitable for pushchairs. There are seats at regular intervals along the route.

Grade 1 walks are easy and accessible walks that go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather.

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Lake District National Park Authority

Grade descriptions

All our walks are graded from 1 to 5, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what does each number mean? The grades are based on a combination of factors including: terrain, accessibility (gates, stiles, path width), gradient, length, duration, total ascent and highest point.

Families are welcome on all of our walks, but not all are pushchair friendly so please read the route descriptions.

Grade 1

Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)

Approximate duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours

Grade 1 walks are easy and accessible walks that go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

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Grade 2

Walk length: 3 – 5 km (1.8 – 3.1 miles)

Approximate duration: 2 to 2.5 hours

Grade 2 walks are around villages and are focussed on a tour of historical and other points of interest. They may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be pavements, earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it may have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You may also encounter steps, gates and narrow sections. Most of our grade 2 walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

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Grade 3

Walk length: 4 – 8.7 km (2.5 – 5.5 miles)

Approximate duration: 2.5 to 5 hours

Grade 3 walks may include some moderate ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it will have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You will also encounter steps, gates or stiles and narrow sections. Most of our grade 3 walks are suitable for families.

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Grade 4

Walk length: 6 – 12.5 km (3.7 – 7.8 miles)

Approximate duration: 4 to 6 hours

Grade 4 walks are generally full day walks that include hilly ground and require a reasonable level of fitness. You might encounter climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces may be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, and you may also find yourself walking up irregular steps, over stiles or through narrow gates and gaps.

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Grade 5

Walk length: 7 – 13 km (4 – 8 miles)

Approximate duration: 4 to 6 hours

Grade 5 walks are our most challenging full day walks which involve going onto the fell summits. These walks require a good level of fitness and full walking kit appropriate for the weather conditions. Some people may find walking poles useful. You may encounter sustained climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces can be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, irregular steps, stiles or narrow gates and gaps.

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Locations

We have guided walks across the Lake District National Park, from Keswick, Ullswater, Thirlmere and Buttermere in the Northern Lakes, to Windermere, Coniston, Grasmere, Ambleside, Hawkshead, Eskdale and Ravenglass in the Southern Lakes.

Donate to the National Park

All our walks are free to book. If you wish to make a donation to give back to the National Park, you can do so via the Lake District Foundation.