Portinscale

The Mount is situated within the village of Portinscale, which includes a friendly pub serving local ales and an excellent selection of fine food, both at lunchtime and in the evening. There is also a village tearoom and small general store which can provide the basic essentials. The village boasts two marinas where sailing, windsurfing and canoeing are offered, either for instruction or hire. There is a jetty at Nicol End marina from where you can step aboard the motor launch that circuits the lake both ways and makes stops at points around and including the main town of Keswick.

The location of Portinscale makes it ideal for walks for all abilities. The Newlands Valley is just a few minutes walk from the village, where you can find a plethora of stunning walks at a relaxing pace. Borrowdale and Grange are easily accessible by foot or by car, where you can experience some of the most stunning views in the English Lakeland. 

More serious walks are easily accessible from the Mount, including Grisedale and Causey Pike. In nearby Braithwaite, Winlatter Forest Park provides a fantastic range of walking and cycling paths, along with the possibility to view the Lakeland wildlife.
The C2C cycle route passes directly through Portinscale with bicycle hire shops located in Keswick.

Keswick is approximately one mile from the village along a flat well defined path. Keswick is an old market town that offers a wide range of services and attractions for all ages. These include a weekly market on Saturdays, the highly commended Theatre by the Lake, and for those looking for retail therapy, a distinctive selection of shops to meet many tastes and pockets.