Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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136 m

Keswick Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic town of Keswick is arguably the adventure capital of England. Standing proud on the shores of beautiful Derwent Water and surrounded by a magnificent family of hills and …

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1.02 km

Derwent Water Jetties

Highlight • Rest Area

great little boat service leaves from here. make sure to check the times though

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2.08 km

Derwent Water Ings Boardwalk

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ings is an area of marshy wetland on the northeastern shore of Derwent Water. A nice boardwalk path allows easy crossing with dry feet. Look out for the local wildlife, including red squirrels.

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3.54 km

Bridge Over Waterfall, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

You know you are not lost if you manage to walk over this one.

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4.95 km

Ashness Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ashness Bridge is a much-loved beauty spot, perhaps one of the most photogenic packhorse bridges in Britain. The classic vista, replicated on countless chocolate boxes and tea towels, is that …

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7.06 km

Calfclose Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Great in summer to get away from the town

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7.55 km

Bench with a View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bench was place by the Lions of Keswick and it's a superb view

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9.35 km

Keswick Launch on Derwent Water

Highlight • Settlement

Derwentwater is located at Keswick. There are larger excursion boats that regularly drive to different parts of the lake. In addition, there are many small rowing boats in the harbor. Nice to watch and take pictures.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

2.02 km

1.46 km

1.18 km

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

2.38 km

1.33 km

707 m

483 m

128 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Ashness Bridge

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