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Photos of DerwentwaterDerwentwater is the largest of the northern lakes, and the one most visited by tourists to the area. Keswick is the major town in the area; it sits at the northern tp of the lake and is a centre for outdoor activities. There are extremely popular walks in the area, including Skiddaw and Catbells. The most visited attraction is probably Castlerigg Stone Circle, a prehistoric site located just outside Keswick itself.
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Photo of Hawes End jetty, Derwent Water, at dawn. |
Derwentwater and Keswick at dawn. This is the view from Catbells, a popular low level climb offering superb views across Derwentwater and the Newland valley |
Catbells in daylight - looking south along the Catbells ridge. Derwentwater is to the right, and Keswick is jjust visible in the background. |
Photo of Castlerigg stone circle, just outside Keswick. One of the nice things about getting to the circle at dawn is that you almost always have this lovely place to yourself. |
Hawesend. There are trails along the lakeshore as far as Grane. |
At the south eastern tip of Derwentwater is Lodore Falls, made famous in a poen by Robert Southey. This popular waterfall has been attracting visitors for centuries, and is easily reached via a pleasant woodland walk from the National Trust parking area at Cat Gill. |
The hamlet of Manesty lies north of Grange, on the western side of Derwentwater. The National Trust owns Manesty Wood, which has pleasant walking trails, and access to further trails which stretch for several miles along the shore. Uphill of Manesty is the popular walk to the summit of Catbells. |
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