Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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18.8km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.10 km

Hundred Year Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the summer you can climb on them in winter you have to use stepping stones

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2.21 km

Calfclose Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Great in summer to get away from the town

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6.46 km

Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Derwentwater is a stunning stretch of water surrounded by majestic upland scenery. When the lake reflects the trees and mountains in its crystal-clear water, it is a spellbinding experience. The …

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8.10 km

Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

Nice view worth the walk to go and see

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8.96 km

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 …

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11.1 km

Skelgill Bank

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After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are …

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11.9 km

Cat Bells

Peak

12.1 km

View of Derwentwater from Catbells

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Nice spot to grab a drink before you push on

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13.3 km

View of Derwentwater

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favourite places to visit in all weather can get here by walking, driving if parking is available and by steamer

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.39 km

1.54 km

709 m

395 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

3.12 km

3.09 km

2.19 km

1.98 km

596 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Derwent Water loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

February 8, 2023,A Loop of Derwent Water - Highlights Galore!

A 15km walk around Derwent Water today. I started in Keswick and walked anti-clockwise, in the shadow of Catbells, past 'Teddy In The Window' over the boardwalk and along the beach past the 'Hundred Year Stone', through Hope Park to see the Max The Miracle Dog statue. A classic Lakeland loop 👌🏻

April 27, 2023,Lake District: Rund um Derwent Water 🌊🏞️

Flat recovery loop around Derwent Water after the many meters of altitude over the past few days. A footpath leads almost completely around the lake (at the end you walk a bit along the road). The shore in the southwest, around the estuary of the River Derwent into the lake, is particularly beautiful. 🌊🌾🤩 A stop, e.g. for a black …

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March 1, 2023,Derwentwater Circuit

Long but enjoyable and varied walk round Derwentwater.

December 27, 2021,Derwent round

Really good paths few sketchy sections on the east side of the lake, or you could choose to use the road.
It’s probably more like 10/11 miles all the way around, guess who forgot to start their watch! 🤣

June 27, 2022,Lake District, England, Tag 1, Derwentwater See

Weather quite modest. But it's always worse.

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January 28, 2023,Around Derwentwater 🥾🥾

Starting in Keswick we completed This hike in a clockwise direction. Heading through Keswick down to the lake the walk starts by heading up to Friars Crag with its stunning viewpoint across the lake. Continuing along the boardwalk eventually arrive right on the lake shore. The path continues to hug the shore right up until you pass the Lodore Falls …