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Places to see in ( Keswick - UK ) Derwentwater

Places to see in ( Keswick - UK ) Derwentwater

Derwentwater is one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park in north west England. Derwentwater lies wholly within the Borough of Allerdale, in the county of Cumbria. The lake occupies part of Borrowdale and lies immediately south of the town of Keswick.

Derwentwater is both fed and drained by the River Derwent. Derwentwater is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) long by 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and is some 72 feet (22 m) deep. There are several islands within the lake, one of which is inhabited. Derwent Island House, an 18th-century residence, is a tenanted National Trust property open to the public on five days each year.

Derwentwater is a place of considerable scenic value. It is surrounded by hills (known locally as fells), and many of the slopes facing Derwentwater are extensively wooded. A regular passenger launch operates on the lake, taking passengers between various landing stages. There are seven lakeside marinas, the most popular stops being Keswick, Portinscale and the Lodore Falls, from which boats may be hired. Recreational walking is a major tourist activity in the area and there is an extensive network of footpaths in the hills and woods surrounding the lake.

The Keswick—Borrowdale road runs along the eastern shore of the lake and carries a regular bus service. There is a lesser, or unclassified, road along the western shore connecting the villages of Grange and Portinscale. Derwentwater gave its name to the Earldom of Derwentwater. The lake is believed to be the last remaining native habitat of the vendace (Coregonus vandesius) fish from the four originally known sites: Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater in the Lake District, and the Castle Loch & Mill Loch in Lochmaben.

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Derwent Water Shore Excursion : Aug 2016 : Keswick : Cumbria

Short 50 minute excursion around the the shores of Lake Derwentwater near Keswick in Cumbria.

Starting at the boat launch site about a 10 minute walk from Keswick, the journey takes you anti-clockwise around the lake. You can 'hop-off' - 'hop-on' if your ticket allows, otherwise the entire trip takes about 50 mins.

Sit anywhere upfront and expect to get splashed!

Would I do it again - Yes .....but would jump off at some of the stops & wander around or sit around & have a snack etc.

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Derwent water Lake

This is a video of my man David and were at Derwent water Lake in Keswick, in The Lake District. This is such a nice place to visit in the summer and people swim in the lake and feed the ducks.

Glen Nevis Camping trip:Ben Nevis,Nevis Range Mountain resort. 11th-15th September 2016

A camping holiday based at Glen Nevis campsite, culminating in the hike up Ben Nevis and a fantastic wander around the surrounding areas. What a stunning place to go and a cracking campsite too #bennevis #glennevis