The Top 20 Lakes around Above Derwent
Looking to visit the best lakes around Above Derwent? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Above Derwent’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Helvellyn Summit
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Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …
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View from Walla Crag over Derwent Water
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Walla Crag, at 1,243 feet (379 m), is a diminutive Wainwright that rises above Derwentwater's eastern shore. What it lacks in height, it makes up for with splendid views across …
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Low Brandlehow Jetty
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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 …
These cruises sail past Derwentwater's four islands, now owned by the National …
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Buttermere Lake
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As one of the few lakes in the national park that you can walk all the way round, Buttermere is well worth a visit. At 4 miles (6 km), the …
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Scales Tarn
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Scales Tarn is at the base of Sharp Edge and is a great place to stop and make the desicion of whether to go the scramble route or the steep …
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