The C2C Guide - the definitive resource centre for the Sea to Sea cycle route

Portinscale

tourist information centre
017687 72645 Keswick

Whitehaven to Portinscale 29 miles
Portinscale to Sunderland 105 miles

a potted history
Portinscale is situated on the north west corner of Lake Derwentwater to the west of Keswick and is set amidst the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District. This settlement which lies at one end of the Borrowdale Valley is linked with Castlerigg Stone Circle at Keswick because of a find of early stone tools dating back to the Neolithic period. The name Portinscale curiously means 'The Harlots Hut'

cycle shops
The Stores, Braithwaite - spares and repairs in the village
Keswick Mountain Bikes - Southey Hill, Keswick Tel:017687 75202
Keswick Riding and Cycle Hire Centre - Cycle Hire plus minor spares and repairs. Based at High Hill just off the B5289 on the C2C route heading into Keswick.
tel : 017687 73216/75255 mobile : 0411763019 fax : 017687 73216
e-mail :keswick.9glaramara@virgin.net

route features
Pleasant, tree lined country roads but can get a tad busy in the tourist season.

recommendations
If you have found a cafe, eating place, cycle shop or anywhere you might like to recommend to other C2C'ers then send it in for inclusion into The C2C Guide.

accommodation
Please try to book accommodation in advance and give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you are going to be late arriving at your accommodation it is always a good idea to ring and let the proprietor know so they can keep your room open for you.

Remember to double check all details with the establishment as this guide cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions nor for any loss arising as a result.

When booking accommodation please mention the C2C Guide website.

The Mount

Mr and Mrs Ferguson
The Mount, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5RD
tel: 017687 73970
e-mail: mount.ferguson@virgin.net
home page: www.mountferguson.co.uk

rooms .... 1 twin - 1 single (private facilities) - 1 double - 1 family - 3 en suite
months open .... all year
B & B .... £27.00 p.p.p.n.
packed lunch .... £6.00
secure cycle parking .... yes
distance from route .... 50 metres
pub .... 150 metres

A welcome you will always remember in a setting you will never forget. Enjoy the high standard of comfort in our friendly non-smoking guesthouse. Superb views of the lake or fells from our windows. Wholesome breakfasts using local produce.