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Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

05:29

18.7km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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After 15.7 km for 74 m

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After 15.8 km for 90 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.10 km

Hundred Year Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the summer you can climb on them in winter you have to use stepping stones

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2.21 km

Calfclose Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Great in summer to get away from the town

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6.46 km

Derwentwater is a stunning stretch of water surrounded by majestic upland scenery. When the lake reflects the trees and mountains in its crystal-clear water, it is a spellbinding experience. The lake is 3 miles (5 km) long and 72 feet (22 m) deep. It is close to the town of Keswick and is often called ‘Keswick Lake’.

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8.10 km

Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

Nice view worth the walk to go and see

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8.96 km

Low Brandlehow Jetty

Highlight • Lake

Keswick Launch jetty. Tickets can be purchased on the boat. For more details about Keswick Launch, visit keswick-launch.co.uk

These cruises sail past Derwentwater's four islands, now owned by the National Trust and each with its own special history; Derwent Island, Lord’s Island, Rampsholme and St Herbert’s Island. The latter can be seen from the west shore, and is named after the saint who brought Christianity to the area in 685 AD. Legend tells us that on St Herbert's death on 20th March 687, his wish to die the same day as his great friend, St Cuthbert, was fufilled. After his death, the island he lived on as a hermit became a place of pilgrimage, and St. Herbert’s cell can still be identified amongst the undergrowth.

St Herbert’s is also the inspiration for the fictional Owl Island in Beatrix Potter’s ‘The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin’. Derwentwater and St. Herbert’s Island was also used as a filming location for the 1974 and 2016 Swallows and Amazons films.

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10.7 km

View of Derwentwater

Highlight • Viewpoint

see this on the way to and from catbells. this can be done by all ages and fitness levels

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11.1 km

Skelgill Bank

Highlight • Summit

After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are met with the site of Catbells' domed apex rising higher still ahead. It's a wonderful and exciting sight. No wonder Catbells is often referred to as a 'mountain in miniature'.

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11.9 km

Cat Bells

Peak

13.3 km

View of Derwentwater

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favourite places to visit in all weather can get here by walking, driving if parking is available and by steamer

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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

2.74 km

1.51 km

857 m

548 m

208 m

Surfaces

7.52 km

3.64 km

3.21 km

2.04 km

1.63 km

677 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

Hundred Year Stone

Calfclose Bay

Derwent Water

Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water

Low Brandlehow Jetty

View of Derwentwater

Skelgill Bank

View of Derwentwater

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