Explore Derwentwater - Keswick's local lake with many places to go and things to do. Information on getting there, local walks, lake cruises and local villages and attractions. You can also visit the Keswick Information centre for help and advice.
Beatrix Potter based many of her tales on locations around Derwentwater in the Lake District. We offer several guided walks in the area.
This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).
So, you’re heading to the Lake District and want to experience the great outdoors in all its glory, but maybe you’ve never been camping before, don’t own a tent, or simply don’t want the hassle.
Derwentwater photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Where does the snow go when it melts?"
Timetable and route map for the shuttlebus from Keswick to the base of the walk to Cat Bells, Park and Sail Keswick Launch details and walking to Cat Bells.
Find out what's on offer at our Keswick Information Centre, based at Moot Hall in the town centre market square.
The Lake District National Park is the largest national park in the UK and the first to be awarded with world heritage status. A natural landscape of 885 square miles, the scenery comprises of stunning mountains, deep valleys and scenic lakes. The abundance of dog friendly campsites in the Lake District make it a fantastic destination for dog owners and their four-legged friends.
A beautiful and varied walk to a stunning viewpoint.
Longest, widest, highest, deepest - get all the facts about the Lake District here.
Paddleboarding in the Lake District is a serene and fulfilling experience that offers breath taking vistas and a unique way to explore nature. This guide is brimming with top tips to ensure your paddleboarding excursion in the Lake District is as safe as it is enjoyable.
There’s no such thing as a post-summer-slump in the Lake District. As golden hues sweep across the landscape, it’s time to reach for your wellies and explore the beautiful National Park, at perhaps the most beautiful time of the year.
Public transport links and tips so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery!
The Lake District is bursting with breath taking views, picture post card villages, mesmerising Lakes and epic mountains. It’s hard to narrow down where to go and what to see.
A list of postcodes to villages and towns in the National Park for use with sat nav.
