Description

On the western shore of Derwentwater is a lovely range of little mountains called Cat Bells. On the narrow grassy summit of these hills is one of the most famous ridge walks in England. Its popularity is mainly from the splendid views looking northwards towards Skiddaw and equally good views down to Derwentwater on the east and to Causey Pike to the west. The valley between Cat Bells and Causey Pike is the Newlands Valley and, although it is only a few miles from Keswick with its hordes of summer visitors, Newlands provides a quiet playground, even at peak holiday periods, for the rough-stuff cyclist.