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Lake District

Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Spectacular and varied lakeland landscape around Derwent Water

near Keswick, Cumbria

A trio of people sit looking out on a view over a lake from a mountainside in the Lake District.

Planning your visit

Walkers setting out from Seatoller car park in Borrowdale, Lake District
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Car parks in Borrowdale and Derwent Water 

There are nine National Trust car parks in Borrowdale and Derwent Water to choose from. Find out how to find them and how much parking costs.

Extended family with small children playing near the beck at Ashness bridge on a sunny autumn day
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Family things to do in Borrowdale and Derwent Water 

Helpful tips and ideas for the perfect day out in Borrowdale and Derwent Water with the whole family

Mother and daughters walking their two small dogs down a path in Borrowdale with the autumn coloured hills in the background
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Visiting Borrowdale and Derwent Water with your dog 

Borrowdale and Derwent Water has a one paw print rating. Find out all you need to know about bringing your furry side-kick on an adventure around the lake shore, in the valleys and up the fells.

Two visitors in warm coats walk along a lakeshore path by Derwent Water, with autumnal leaves turning on the trees

Upcoming events in Borrowdale and Derwent Water 

Find out what events we have coming up in Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Two adult visitors looking at each other and laughing as they stand atop the Gatehouse at Charlecote Park, Warwickshire

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