The Top 20 Lakes around Allerdale
Looking to visit the best lakes around Allerdale? 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 Allerdale’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 24, 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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Innominate Tarn
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Innominate Tarn on Haystacks is where Alfred Wainwrights ashes were scattered. These are his own words, taken from his Western Fells guidebook - "All I ask for, at the end, …
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Hawes End Jetty on Derwent Water
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There's no finer way to approach Catbells than across the serene Derwent Water and stepping onto land at Hawes End. Whether you arrive via a lake cruise or a rowing …
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View from Rannerdale Knotts of Buttermere and Crummock Water
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Rannerdale Knotts is a 1,165-foot (355 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District close to the eastern edge of Crummock Water. My favourite time to hike Rannerdale Knotts is in …
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Buttermere South Shore Path
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Alfred Wainwrights final resting place as written in his books “These are his own words, taken from his Western Fells guidebook - "All I ask for, at the end, is …
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Bleaberry Tarn
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When describing the High Stile range, Alfred Wainwright described Bleaberry Tarn as lying 'in the central recess like a jewel'. It's situation at the base of the hanging valley of …
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Loweswater
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Loweswater is a peaceful lake that's often missed by many visitors. At approximately 1 mile long (1.6 km) and 0.5 mile (0.8 km) wide, it provides an excellent lake circuit …
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