Four permanent islands lie in the waters of Derwent Water. Find out more about them and about the mysterious extra one which pops up once a year at the end of summer!
Paddle with us for a rare chance to explore this inhabited islandNational Trust / Penny Webb
Derwent Island is the only inhabited island in the Lake District that opens to visitors. There are five open days a year - find out how you can book a ticket here.
Derwentwater, CumbriaNational Trust Images / Paul Harris
Explore Derwent Water in Borrowdale on foot or grab a paddle and glide on the 'Queen of the Lakes' to island idylls. Look out for wildlife in and out of the water.