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Cairn on Castle Crag overlooking Upper Borrowdale, Cumbria. — Can you climb into the Jaws of Borrowdale by conquering Castle Crag?

Borger Dalr geology walk, Borrowdale

Explore the origins of Borrowdale as you walk from Grange to Castle Crag, an area that has been described as ‘the finest square mile in Lakeland’.

Stretch your legs at Borrowdale

woman walking along old miners track towards Castle Crag — The old miner's track rolls gently towards Castle Crag

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

Castle Crag from Seatoller - the scenic route

Climbing Castle Crag from Seatoller starts with a bit of a climb, then follows a rolling contour route giving you great views right down the valley.

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Boats and ducks on Watendlath Tarn, Lake District — Calm waters of the hidden hamlet of Watendlath

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

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.

Get some fresh air in the Lake District

Thorneythwaite valley with Thorneythwaite feel on the left, Borrowdale

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

Thorneythwaite picnic and waterfall walk

Discover a hidden valley and the perfect picnic spot beside a cascading fall

Pack up your lunch and step this way

Beatrix Potter's Viewpoints

Stand in the footprints of artist and author Beatrix Potter, and see the views that inspired her creativity

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Sourmilk Ghyll in spate, Seathwaite, Cumbria — Sourmilk Gill in spate

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

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.

Get your walking boots on

Bark House bothy and Ashness Bridge, Keswick

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk

Enjoy magnificent views in every season on this walk over Derwent Water, the ‘Jewel of the Lake District’.

Take a wonderful scenic walk

Trees over hanging the River Derwent in Borrowdale

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

Downstream to Derwent walk

Follow Hause Gill from its source high on Honister Pass, as it joins the River Derwent and continues on to the village of Grange in Borrowdale.

Discover a variety of wildlife

The bench at the viewpoint at Friar's Crag, Derwent Water with hills reflected in the lake — Keswick's best viewpoint, Friar's Crag, is just a ten minute stroll from our shop

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

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.

Be dazzled by the night sky

The Memorial Stone in Brandelhow Park, commemorating the first National Trust acquisition in the Lake District — The Memorial Stone in Brandelhow Park commemorates the first National Trust acquisition in the Lake District

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

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.

Take a stroll along Derwentwater

Family and dogs walking in Stonethwaite, Borrowdale — Family walk in Borrowdale

Way-marked trails and approachable fells

Borrowdale is a great place to walk in the Lake District without leaving civilisation too far behind, especially with our easy to follow way-marked trails.

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