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Derwentwater, Keswick

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One glance at Derwentwater is all you'll need to realize why this "Queen of Lakes" inspires so many romantic poets and artists. Towering crags and the majestic woods of the Lake District National Park surround this 6.4 km (4 mi) long, 1.6 km (1 mi) wide lake. Abundant wildlife, diverse flora, and truly spectacular views of all four islands await you as you hike along the 16 km (10 mile) footpath. The lake's two marinas offer guided cruises to explore the islands, but if you prefer to venture out on your own, you can rent a motorboat, canoe, kayak, or rowboat. The two larger islands are St. Herbert's, which offers comfortable places to picnic, and Derwent Isle, which has a 16th-century house that you can explore. Mountaineering and watersports, such as sailing and windsurfing, are available for the adventurous traveler. Fishing is also favorite pastime; you can purchase a fishing permit and rod license from the Keswick Information Centre. Make Derwentwater a centerpiece of your Keswick vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Keswick online tour itinerary planner .
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  • By Oldgoldwolf
    A special place lovely for walking and an excellent location next to Keswick for beautiful autumn hikes and viewing the autumnal colour of the trees.  more »
  • By Jan S
    Absolutely beautiful place, we'll worth a visit as are all the lakes. Great photograph opportunities too.  more »
  • By Ralph P
    Always ensure We pay a visit to Keswick and Derwentwater when we visit the Lakes. We love the town. So much to see in the town. Plenty of small shops to visit. A short walk from Keswick down to the wa...  more »
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