Derwent Water

by Martyn Coupland

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Short description

This route takes you around the outside edge of Derwent Water. This route is great for beginners and people with kids, you can get some fantastic views of Derwent Water and the surrounding area.

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Route details

Region:	Lake District
Start at:	Derwent Water
Circular Route
Grid ref:	NY264228
Difficulty:	Easy
Scramble element:	Walking
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Distance:	14.7 kilometres
Total ascent:	317 meters
Approx. time needed:	4 hrs 15 mins

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Long description

Park at one of the numerous car parks in Keswick, proceed to the landing stages and off you go, simply follow the lake around the edge when you get to the south take Cumbrian Way back up the west side of Derwent Water and back into Keswick.

Getting there

Take the A66 off the M6 and follow the road to Keswick which is very well posted from the A66. Allow time in and out of Keswick on popular bank holidays and summer months.

Facilities

Plenty of parking in Keswick but this does fill up very quickly in summer months, plenty of places to eat in Keswick and places to get your hard earned cash.

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