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Derwentwater - Popular and picturesque lake in the English Lake District .

Derwent Water lies to the south-east of Keswick. Derwentwater Lake is a popular destination for holiday makers, and has It has four National trust owned islands, and can be explored on foot around the lake shore or on one of the many boat trips on offer. The area around Derwentwater provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Derwentwater holiday accommodation listed below.

Derwent water tourist information and holiday accommodation around Derwentwater, in the Lake District.

Derwentwater - Points of Interest

Grid Ref: NY 260 210

Map: Explorer map OL4

Stats: 3½ miles long and 1¼ mile wide

Villages: Keswick, Cockermouth, Grange, Rosthwaite

Fells: Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, High Seat, Grisedale Pike

Lakes: Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite

View on Map: Derwentwater on a map

More info: Derwentwater Tourist Info

Things to do: Derwentwater

Nearest Bus Stop: Keswick

Nearest Train: Penrith

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Things do around Derwentwater

Attractions: Derwentwater has a great range of things to do, boat trips on the lake itself, and a lakeside path. In addition there are a number of interesting local attractions in Keswick, such as the Castlerigg Stone Circle, the National Trust run Derwent Island House, and Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum. To the north-west lies the Whinlatter Forest Park, with a range of attractions including forest trails, adventure playgrounds, and an excellent cafe and visitor centre. Keswick also provides an excellent range of places to eat as well as further attractions and shops.

Fells: The main fell in the area is Skiddaw, which provides a gentle but long walk with fantastic panoramic views from the top. The Borrrowdale valley also provides some excellent walks.

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Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Derwentwater area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Borrowdale, Keswick, and Ambleside.

Greta Hall 4 star self catering

Greta Hall offers luxury four star self catering holiday cottages in Keswick. Four cottages are available sleeping from 2 to 11 people. The Hall is the former home of the Lake Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey. More on the Greta Hall Keswick cottages...

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