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Overview

A circular walk around the perimeter of Derwentwater from Keswick.

Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

There are plenty of pay and display car parks in Keswick. However, free on street parking on the edge of town can be normally be found, for example in Brundholme Road.

In the event that the paths around the South of Derwentwater are impassable through flooding, a detour will add another 2 miles onto the route.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 26330 23573
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5EA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Outside Booths Supermarket, Keswick

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE