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Lake Derwent


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 13 attractions in Keswick
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Attraction type: Lake
Address: Keswick
England

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4 of 5 stars
Traimercop   29 contributions
Cumbria UK
Oct 17, 2009

Derwentwater is a classic shallow lake in the northern English Lake District. Rowing boats can be hired (for the athletic) with motor launch tours of the lake, including a hop on/hop off service, throughout the year with very frequent services in summer. The scenery is quite spectacular with the views from the western side superb. (Take the road west out... more

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5 of 5 stars
PhilfromCheshire   353 contributions
Cheshire
Jun 7, 2009
2
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The walk starts from Keswick,head for Keswick theatre,then towards the boat landing stage and follow the path to Friars Crag.From there you will get spectacular views of Derwent Water and the surrounding mountains,inc Catbells. Follow the lakeshore from Friars crag and walk along the shore line,the path is well established and is easy to follow. The path then takes you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cate19   31 contributions
Lancashire
Feb 10, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Derwentwater is tranquil & beautiful. You can take a trip on one of the ferries for a circular tour of the lake or you can walk part or all of the way round. I love to walk to Friars Crag and then further on and if it is a nice day sit and admire the stunning view of Catbells across... more

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Keswick, England