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Willem VS
July 15, 2025
Cycling
The River Derwent in Cumbria is one of the most iconic rivers in Northwest England, with a course that is both geographically and culturally significant. Rising at Sprinkling Tarn in the highlands of the Lake District, the river flows north through the Borrowdale valley, crossing Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake. It then turns west, passing through Cockermouth—where William Wordsworth grew up—and empties into the Irish Sea at Workington.
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Amy
February 8, 2020
Cycling
Flowing 66 miles (106 km) from Derwent Mouth to Bleaklow, the Derwent is a picturesque river. In the 18th century, the river played an important role in the Industrial Revolution as its water-powered Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mill, the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in the world. The river also provides important habitats for varied wildlife as it flows through the Peak District and its foothills.
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Best routes near River Derwent
5.0
(2)
17
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
Hard
4
riders
90.2km
06:07
1,290m
1,290m
This difficult 56.1-mile touring cycling loop from Maryport explores the Lake District, featuring Bassenthwaite Lake and challenging climbs.
Hard
88.2km
06:00
1,240m
1,240m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
Hard
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Elevation 30 m
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