Derwentwater

Derwentwater is one of the main lakes of the Lake District National Park in North West England. It is also one of the principal destinations of the famous tourist county of Cumbria, although it enjoys relative tranquillity in comparison to the largest lakes.

It measures approximately 3 miles long by 1 mile wide, and although smaller, the Derwentwater is said to be one of the most beautiful of the lakes, surrounded by densely wooded fells, or mountains within the Borrowdale Valley. It is both fed and drained by the River Derwent, and is the last remaining native habit of the vendace fish.

The lake is served by a regular passenger ferry, which transports passengers between the various landing stages, including the popular tourist town of Keswick, along with Portinscale and the Lodore Falls, from which private boats may be hired. There is an extensive network of footpaths throughout the lake district, and the Derwentwater has no shortage of routes, along with youth hostels, caravan sites, hotels and holiday accommodation, from which the visitor can explore in comfort.