Lakes · North West England
Derwent Water
In or near Braithwaite.
Derwent Water — a lake in england north east.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 7.3 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Derwent Water is a lake located in North-East England. It is known for its scenic surroundings and is a popular spot for outdoor activities. The area offers opportunities for walking, boating, and enjoying the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment amidst the picturesque backdrop of the Lake District.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5840, -3.1496
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Above Derwent
- Postcode
- CA12 5UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651313 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Derwentwater
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
The Lingholm House
Manor houses · 0.8 km
Lingholm
Gardens · 0.8 km
Alpacaly Ever After
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Derwent Island House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Friar's Crag
Viewpoints · 0.9 km
Ruskin Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
YHA Hawse End Cottage
Hostels · 1.0 km
The Old Chapel At Landing Stage
Chapels · 1.0 km
Hundred Year Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Entrust
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Thomas Arthur Leonard
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
Derwentwater
Derwentwater — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · North West England
The Lingholm House
The Lingholm House — a manor in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · North West England
Lingholm
Lingholm — a garden in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Alpacaly Ever After
Alpacaly Ever After — a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Derwent Island House
Derwent Island House — Grade II listed house on Derwent Island, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 4Viewpoints · North West England
Friar's Crag
Friar's Crag is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Derwent Water
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Hawse End Cottage
YHA Hawse End Cottage — a hostel in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Derwentwater Camping and Caravan Club
Derwentwater Camping and Caravan Club — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Derwent Water Caravan Park
Derwent Water Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Derwentwater Independent Hostel
Derwentwater Independent Hostel — a hostel in england north east.
📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Stonegarth
Stonegarth — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derwent Water?
- Derwent Water is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UB), in the parish of Above Derwent.
- What is Derwent Water?
- Derwent Water — a lake in england north east.
- How do I get to Derwent Water?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5UB.
- Is Derwent Water a protected site?
- Yes — Derwent Water is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BORROWDALE RAINFOREST National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Derwent Water?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UB.