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Derwentwater, Portinscale

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One glance at Derwentwater is all you'll need to realize why this "Queen of Lakes" inspires so many romantic poets and artists. Towering crags and the majestic woods of the Lake District National Park surround this 6.4 km (4 mi) long, 1.6 km (1 mi) wide lake. Abundant wildlife, diverse flora, and truly spectacular views of all four islands await you as you hike along the 16 km (10 mile) footpath. The lake's two marinas offer guided cruises to explore the islands, but if you prefer to venture out on your own, you can rent a motorboat, canoe, kayak, or rowboat. The two larger islands are St. Herbert's, which offers comfortable places to picnic, and Derwent Isle, which has a 16th-century house that you can explore. Mountaineering and watersports, such as sailing and windsurfing, are available for the adventurous traveler. Fishing is also favorite pastime; you can purchase a fishing permit and rod license from the Keswick Information Centre. Make Derwentwater a centerpiece of your Portinscale vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Portinscale online tour itinerary planner.
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  • 50p to use toilet and it wouldn't take coins, wanted card payment. Needles to say we found a cafe I used their facility. Parking expensive as well market day Thursday, market was ok. Couldn't get... 
    50p to use toilet and it wouldn't take coins, wanted card payment. Needles to say we found a cafe I used their facility. Parking expensive as well market day Thursday, market was ok. Couldn't get...  more »
  • Went to dinner with a friend , I had the special, it was cod and I can really say it was excellent ,my friend had lamb she said it was lovely , the staff are very good 👍 They also do amazing... 
    Went to dinner with a friend , I had the special, it was cod and I can really say it was excellent ,my friend had lamb she said it was lovely , the staff are very good 👍 They also do amazing...  more »
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  • The day that we visited Lake Derwentwater was really sunny. The lake was really beautiful. There is a large grass area perfect for picnics. This is a place that you must take photos of.
  • Definitely worth a walk, it's even possible to catch a boat and walk different areas of the lake. The views are spectacular and change all year round. There is a good path from Keswick to Friars Crag that is suitable for wheel chair access.

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