Accessible walk to Broomhill Point viewpoint

A stile-free out-and back route along the Derwent Water foreshore to the viewpoint at Broomhill Point, with views over the water to Cat Bells and Causey Pike. Choice of two routes at Strandshag bay, one with a smooth compact surface and one closer to the lake with some boulders, tree roots and muddy patches.
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Borrowdale and Derwent WaterStart point
Keswick Lakeside Car Park, Grid Ref: NY265229 what3Words ///waltzed.sideburns.cases, Postcode: CA12 5DJTrail information
*The route starts and ends with a 7% gradient on tarmac from/to the car park, includes a cattle grid and a 16% gradient on rough bumpy surface. Otherwise all gradients are less than 15%. For further details, please see Terrain section
**This out-and-back walk starts from Keswick Lakeside carpark (what3Words ///waltzed.sideburns.cases), and includes tarmac lakeshore promenade before venturing out on paths through sheep fields with variable surfaces – including a recycled plastic boardwalk that’s 2m wide. For further details please see section marked Access.
***Please note this route crosses a field grazed by sheep, please keep dogs under close control, especially at lambing time. For further details please see section marked Facilities.
Cattle grid
This route includes one cattle grid. The pedestrian gate beside the cattle grid is narrow and opens one way. The gate is 39 inches (1m) wide. The narrowest gap is 35 inches (89cm).
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