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Lake District Entertainment > About The Lake District > The Lakes Of The Lake District > Derwent Water
Derwent WaterDerwent Water in the Lake District is located immediately South of Keshwick town. It is commonly referred to as the “Queen of Lakes” and is one of the main bodies of water in the Lake District National Park in northern England. The Lake is drained and fed by River Derwent. The unique nature of Derwent Water is the many islands within its shores. Derwent Water is approximately 3 miles long, a mile wide (widest in the Lake District) and 72 ft deep and believed to be the only remaining habitat of the rare fish, Vendace in the Lake District.Derwent Water of Lake District is set in an extremely scenic, natural environment and is flanked by many fells (hills), the undulating, slopes of which are densely wooded. To explore Derwent Water and its environs in Lake District, there is a regular passenger launch service operating along the lake with various points for embarking or disembarking passengers. Derwent Water has seven well-equipped, lakeside marinas, the most popular ones among them, Lodere Falls, Portinscale and Keswick Tourists who wish to explore the Derwent Water area in Lake District, by foot, can easily do so as this lake is a great recreational-walking, destination and a major tourist activity around the lake. One can avail the extensive network of trails and footpaths within the woods and fells that surround the lake. Between the villages of Grange and Portinscale of Lake District, there is a lesser known, road along the western shore of Derwent Water Lake District. There is also a regular bus service that runs along the eastern shore of the lake and connects Keswick to Borrowdale in the Lake District. Derwent Water has many islands with one inhabited. On this island is an 18th century residence named ‘Derwent Island House’ which is a tenanted property of the National Trust of Lake District. The residence is open for five days each year to visitors. Picturesque views can be had from different points along Derwent Water in Lake District. For example, the stunning backdrop of the northern fells Skiddaw provides a scenic vista when the lake is viewed from the Borrowdale valley to the south. The popular town of Keswick lies at the northern end of Derwent Water in Lake District. The mysterious Castlerigg Stone Circle is a short distance away to the north east, while the picture-perfect Ashness Bridge can be seen near the eastern shore. The intriguing Bowder Stone can also be seen at the southern end of Derwent Water in Lake District. A superb way to enjoy the scenery of the lake is to board the Keswick Launch ferry service which has various boarding points along the shore lines. Visitors who prefer to explore the lake on their own can hire rowing boats, and can stop at any island in Derwent Water for an enjoyable picnic. With its kaleidoscope of moods and landscapes, Derwent Water of the Lake District is a must-see for any visitor. |
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