High Routes in the Lake District

The Lake District is England’s premier national park with outstanding mountain scenery.

The nearest town is Keswick, about two miles away. As a popular tourist destination it has a range of facilities including supermarkets, banks, a post office, pubs and cafes. It is also well known for its huge number of outdoor shops where you can buy an array of clothing and equipment for the outdoors.

During your visit to Derwent Bank you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:

Derwentwater Launch

Take a leisurely journey around Derwentwater. The nearest stop at Nichol End is just a few minutes’ walk from Derwent Bank.

Theatre by the Lake

Situated by the lakeshore in Keswick, the theatre offers an excellent repertoire of plays in the main house and smaller studio theatre.

Honister Slate Mine

Go underground on the mine tour or take the high adrenaline Via Ferrata up the sheer face of Fleetwith Pike.

Go Ape!

This high-ropes course at Whinlatter Forest is a great option for active teenagers.

Whinlatter Forest

Relax at the visitors centre and cafe, or follow the excellent new mountain bike trail.

Derwent Water Marina

Hire a canoe or sailing boat and enjoy one of England’s most beautiful lakes. Just five minutes’ walk from Derwent Bank.

Wordsworth’s House

Discover the inspiration for Wordsworth’s poems by visiting the beautiful village of Grasmere and the poet's home at Dove Cottage.

Trotters World of Animals

Well worth a visit for the whole family. You can watch the antics of the otters, apes and monkeys and marvel at the flying displays of eagles and vultures.