Tag: derwentwater

  • Brandlehow, Derwentwater

    Brandlehow, Derwentwater

    Brandlehow is an easy, low level walk, along the shores of Derwentwater in the Lake District.  This mostly flat (but not pushchair friendly) circular walk is about 2.3 miles and can be started at any point on the route.

  • Kettlewell Picnic Spot, Derwentwater

    Kettlewell Picnic Spot, Derwentwater

    Kettlewell is a beautiful little picnic spot just off the Borrowdale Road, on the south east shores of Derwentwater. Free for National Trust members, and offering a pretty little beach and local walks.

  • Bowder Stone & Grange Fell, Borrowdale

    Bowder Stone & Grange Fell, Borrowdale

    The Bowder Stone is a popular, and interesting feature near Grange, in the beautiful Borrowdale valley. We decided to combine a visit to this giant, fun rock with a 2.5 mile circular walk up King’s How – Grange Fell, which is a Wainwright, at 392 metres or 1286 feet.

  • Seat How Summit, Whinlatter Forest

    Seat How Summit, Whinlatter Forest

    Seat How Summit from Whinlatter Forest is a great family walk. 3.5 mile circular walk following easy to navigate trails. Amazing views over Derwentwater and Keswick and an adventure playground and cafe to finish!

  • Barrow Fell, Braithwaite

    Barrow Fell, Braithwaite

    Thinking about doing Catbells but want something quieter but just as gorgeous? Already done Catbells and want a similar challenge? Then look no further than Barrow Fell

  • Lodore Falls, Borrowdale

    Lodore Falls, Borrowdale

    With a rainy forecast, we didn’t venture too far or too high today.  Lodore Falls in Borrowdale, not far from Keswick was an ideal destination.  It involved a boat trip, which both kids and adults enjoyed, and the falls are in the woods, so there is some shelter from the elements. We parked in central…