In short
Keswick, in the Lake District, hosts the start of Stage 2 of the 2027 Tour de France on Saturday 3 July. The stage heads south past Thirlmere, Grasmere and Windermere, then crosses Lancashire to a finish on The Strand in Liverpool.
| Sat 3 July 2027 | Tour de France, Stage 2: Keswick → Liverpool Start |
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Where to stay
Keswick is a small town and will fill first, so book early with free cancellation. If it is full, stay in the villages around Derwentwater, along the route at Grasmere, Ambleside or Windermere, or in Penrith, on the way from Friday's finish in Carlisle.
On the map: Stage 2 start (spot to be confirmed)
Tent pins are campsites and RV areas near the route. Click one to see its website, then book direct.
Open the live map for Keswick ↗Where to stay in Keswick, area by area
The closer you stay, the less you depend on the car on a morning when parking is scarce and roads close. Times are approximate.
| Area | To the start | Why stay here |
|---|---|---|
| Keswick town centre | On the doorstep | Walk to the start. Guesthouses and inns, but few large hotels. |
| Portinscale and Braithwaite | 20 to 45 minutes on foot | Quieter villages just west of Keswick, an easy walk or ride in. |
| Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere | On the route, further south | The race passes early in the stage, so you can watch close to your bed instead of at the start. |
| Cockermouth | About 25 minutes by car | Market town to the west, with more rooms when Keswick is full. |
| Penrith | About 30 minutes by car | Between Friday's finish in Carlisle and Keswick, with a mainline station and more rooms. |
Which night to book
Friday 2 July. Stage 1 finishes in Carlisle that afternoon, about 50 km away, so you can watch the finish and still reach Keswick in the evening.
Following the race to Wales? Stage 3 starts in Welshpool on Sunday morning, so spend Saturday night closer to Wales, in Shrewsbury for example.
Getting there and parking
Keswick has no railway station. Penrith, about 30 minutes away, is on the West Coast Main Line, with buses on to Keswick. Local reports expect parking in Keswick to be scarce on the day, so stay within walking distance if you can.
Campsites and RV areas nearby
The closest campsites and RV areas to Keswick that are also near the race route.
- Derwentwater Camping and Caravan Club Caravan park · 0.7 km from Keswick
- Derwent Water Caravan Park Caravan park · 0.7 km from Keswick · No website listed
- Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club Site Caravan park · 1 km from Keswick
- Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park Campsite · 1.6 km from Keswick
- Castlerigg Farm Campsite · 1.8 km from Keswick · No website listed
- Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site Caravan park · 1.9 km from Keswick
- Low Briery Holiday Site Caravan park · 1.9 km from Keswick · No website listed
- Dalebottom Farm Camping Site and Caravan Park Caravan park · 3.2 km from Keswick
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Keswick questions
When does the Tour come to Keswick in 2027?
Tour de France Stage 2, Keswick to Liverpool, on Saturday 3 July 2027.
Where should I stay in Keswick for the Tour?
Keswick is a small town and will fill first, so book early with free cancellation. If it is full, stay in the villages around Derwentwater, along the route at Grasmere, Ambleside or Windermere, or in Penrith, on the way from Friday's finish in Carlisle.
Are there campsites or RV areas near Keswick?
Yes. There are 12 campsites and RV areas within 10 km of Keswick and close to the race route, including Derwentwater Camping and Caravan Club, Derwent Water Caravan Park and Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club Site. Each stage guide lists every one within 3 km of the route, with links.
Where should I stay if Keswick is full?
Portinscale and Braithwaite are close by, Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere are on the route, and Penrith has more rooms and a mainline station, about 30 minutes away.
Is there a railway station in Keswick?
No. The nearest is Penrith, about 30 minutes away by road, with buses on to Keswick.
· Sources: letour.fr, Hedgehog Cycling, 2027 route notes