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Around Derwent Edge

What to see and do around Derwent Edge
near Keswick & Derwentwater

The village of Portinscale is only a 5 minute drive or a pleasant 12 minute riverside walk away from Keswick, so has all the conveniences of Keswick and the surrounding fells, forests and lakeshore, whilst being removed from the bustle of the town.

Your parking problems are solved - leave the car at the cottage and explore this most beautiful area, with its stunning scenery, on foot, by passenger boat (Keswick Launch) from Nichol End Marina, a short stroll away, by cycle or by passing buses. By using the passenger boat you can travel on the lake to several pick-up / drop-off points allowing you to explore a wide area on foot.

Access to the shores of Derwentwater is only a few minutes walk away, as are the two local marinas which offer a variety of water sport facilities and tuition.

Visitors can explore the lakeshore, woods, fells and nearby Newlands valley with its association with Beatrix Potter, all on foot, if so wished.

Whinlatter forest is nearby with its abundance of forest walks, mountain-bike trails, children's adventure areas, Go Ape, Visitor Centre with tea-room, gift shop and large screen with live web-cam focussed on the nearby osprey nest near Bassenthwaite Lake.

Honister Pass, Buttermere, Crummock Water and the Western Lakes are all within easy reach by car.

There are plenty of eating places in Portinscale, with its hotel restaurants, tearooms and the local pub only 50 metres from the front door of the cottage.

Keswick Attractions

The small market town of Keswick on Derwentwater is set amongst spectacular mountain scenery. High mountains and lower fells, woodlands or lakeshore invite those who wish to explore on foot, or enjoy scenic rides to Grasmere, Ambleside, Windermere or Western Lakes, which are all within easy reach.

Places of interest abound but to name just a few: The Derwent Pencil Museum, Cars of the Stars Museum, Theatre by the Lake (discount vouchers available from the cottage owner), Castlerigg Stone Circle (4000 years old), Mirehouse, literary connections with Coleridge, Wordsworth, Southey and Ruskin, annual Christian Religious Convention, Jazz Festival , Beer Festival, Mountain Festival, Cinema, Leisure Pool, parks offering games facilities, tennis, golf. Mountain bike hire is available. Other activities include paragliding, watersports, rock-climbing (there is even an indoor climbing wall), motor-launch tours of Derwentwater. There are numerous pubs and restaurants and specialist mountain-wear shops.

Links of Interest

• www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk - The most comprehensive website available for visitors to Cumbria the Lake District
• www.ospreywatch.co.uk - The Lake District Osprey Project
• www.keswick-launch.co.uk - Lake District cruises around Derwentwater
• www.theatrebythelake.com - Enjoy drama productions on the shores of Derwentwater
• www.go4awalk.com - The UK's leading website for walking & hiking
• www.DoKeswick.com - Everything Keswick!