Activities at Borrowdale and Derwent Water
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Rosthwaite Round, fells, tarn and beck walk
Along this favourite walk that takes you to a Borrowdale gem - the hamlet of Watendlath, you'll discover oak woodland, two tarns (mountain ponds) and stunning Lakeland views.
- Moderate
- 3 hours 15 mins
- 5.25 miles (8.4km)
Castle Crag from Seatoller - the scenic route
Castle Crag was dedicated as a memorial after the First World War. The route from Seatoller, after an initial climb, follows an undulating contour route giving you great views right down the valley.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Peace How from High Brandelhow Jetty
Peace How is a tiny hill near Derwent Water, gifted in 1917 so that those affected by the hardships of the First World War could come and experience peace and tranquility
- Easy
- 45 mins
- 1.9 miles (3.05km)
Songs on the Summits 1918-2018
A special 'leave no trace' arts project of a song cycle performed and recorded on the top of Great Gable and the other fells gifted by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club.
The jaws of Borrowdale
The scenery is as dramatic as its name. This area of outstanding beauty gives twists and turns and breathtaking views.
Thorneythwaite picnic and waterfall walk
Discover a hidden valley and the perfect picnic spot beside a cascading fall
- Moderate
- 1 hour 10 mins
- 2.25 miles (3.6km)
Summer star gazing walk at Friar’s Crag
On a clear night see some 4,000 stars sparkling in our universe on a short walk at Friar's Crag, a magical location for both stargazing and wildlife spotting.
- Easy
- 15 mins
- 0.75 miles (1.2km)
Watendlath car park
CA12 5UW (Grid ref: NY275163) A scenic drive terminates at the quiet hamlet of Watendlath, offering tranquility, tarn, tea and toilets.
Ashness Bridge car park
CA12 5UN (Grid ref: NY269196) Definitely one for your sightseeing tick list, but driving across the bridge is not for the faint-hearted
Great Wood car park
CA12 5UP (Grid ref: NY271222) An ideal starting point for walking the circular route around Derwent Water.
Seatoller to Sty Head and Grains Gill walk
This invigorating walk takes you into the heart of the Lake District hills on an ancient pack horse route with stunning mountain views.
- Challenging
- 4 hours 30 mins
- 7.0 miles (11.25km)
The Bowder Stone
Most visitors to Keswick end up coming to see the Bowder Stone. Discover the intriguing story behind the boulder.
Hiding the hard work
Upland path ranger Jordan takes time on a winter's day to reflect on a year on the Lake District fells and the importance of leaving projects looking as if he was never there.
Cat Bells: the lair of the Wildcat
It may be small but Cat Bells is perfectly formed for the casual walker. We advise you arrive by boat rather than car as the narrow local roads can get clogged.
Last men standing
The north lakes upland rangers battle icy conditions in a race against time to complete this season's mission before winter takes hold
Octavia Hill walk at Brandelhow Park, Derwent Water
An easy lakeside amble along Derwent Water in the Lake District, following in the footsteps of National Trust co-founder Octavia Hill.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.6 miles (5.75km)
Ice monitoring station installed on Great End
How does an ice monitoring station on Great End in Borrowdale help ice-climbers conserve rare and endangered populations of alpine plants?