
Derwent Water rowing boats, Keswick, English Lake District #1

by Neale And Judith Clark
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Derwent Water rowing boats, Keswick, English Lake District #1
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Neale And Judith Clark
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Photograph - Photography
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Lake District sunset - Wooden Rowing Boats moored at Keswick landing stage at Sunset Derwent Water Keswick Lake District National Park Cumbria England UK GB Europe
Derwentwater, or Derwent Water, is one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park in north west England. It lies wholly within the Borough of Allerdale, in the county of Cumbria.
The lake occupies part of Borrowdale and lies immediately south of the town of Keswick. It is both fed and drained by the River Derwent. It measures approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) long by 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and is some 72 feet (22 m) deep.
Derwentwater is a place of considerable scenic value. It is surrounded by hills (known locally as fells), and many of the slopes facing Derwentwater are extensively wooded. A regular passenger launch operates on the lake, taking passengers between various landing stages. There are seven lakeside marinas, the most popular stops being Keswick, Portinscale and the Lodore Falls, from which boats may be hired. Recreational walking is a major tourist activity in the area and there is an extensive network of footpaths in the hills and woods surrounding the lake.
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January 30th, 2020
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