Places of Interest
A guide to sightseeing around Derwentwater.
- Places
Ashness Bridge
Perhaps the most photographed packhorse bridge in the Lake District due to its stunning views.
- Places
Borrowdale
Borrowdale is one of the most stunning valleys in the Lake District, full of heritage and culture.
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Bowder Stone
In the early 1800s this enormous boulder in Borrowdale was billed as a ‘must-see’ for visitors.
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Brandelhow Park
The first tract of land bought in the Lake District by the National Trust in 1904.
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Calfclose Bay
A great place for a picnic, with undisturbed views across Derwentwater and Skiddaw.
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Centenary Stones
A modern sculpture to commemorate the Centenary of the National Trust in the Lake District.
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Chinese Bridge
The locally known Chinese Bridge spans the river Derwent, a popular place for swimming.
- Islands
Derwent Island
The only inhabited island on the lake. It is open to public five days a year.
- Places
Entrust
A sculpture to celebrate the birth of The National Trust in the Lake District.
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Friar’s Crag
Famous view point with a stunning view down the length of the lake to the Jaws of Borrowdale.
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German Miners
Mining spoil heaps from the sixteenth century are still visible at Brandlehow Bay.
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Grange
The little village of Grange offers a great pit stop for refreshments and lunch.
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John Ruskin Memorial
A simple memorial of Borrowdale slate to the writer, thinker and painter John Ruskin.
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Lingholm Estate
Lingholm has a strong connection with Beatrix Potter who spent many holidays on the Estate.
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Lodore Falls
Popular waterfall tumbling more than 100 feet from Watendlath. Spectacular on rainy days.
- Islands
Lord’s Island
Lord's Island was once the residence of the Earls of Derwentwater.
- Places
Newlands Valley
The Newlands Valley is regarded as one of the most picturesque and quiet valleys in the Lake District.
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Portinscale
Portinscale is a small village 1.5 miles from Keswick, with easy walking access from Nichol End Jetty.
- Islands
Rampsholme Island
The smallest of the four islands and named for the garlic that grows there.
- Islands
St Herbert’s Island
The largest of the islands on Derwentwater covering between four to five acres.
- Places
Star Wars
Derwentwater was used as a filming location for the 2015 blockbuster 'The Force Awakens'.
- Places
Strandshag Bay
A easy access gravel shore line path down from Friars Crag. A great place for a picnic.
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Surprise View
Continue past the famous Ashness Bridge for the rewards of Surprise View.
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Swallows and Amazons
Derwentwater and St. Herbert’s Island were used in the 2016 remake of Swallows and Amazons.
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Theatre by the Lake
Set on the shore of Derwentwater, the theatre stages its own productions and hosts local festivals.