Tour of Derwent Water via Watendlath (from Keswick)

This fabulous 23km route explores the treasures, best views and waterfalls around Derwent Water without having to climb up into the mountains. Our route starts at the north end of Derwent Water, in Keswick itself. This shoreline start is a great chance to warm up for full day out. Next gently head up to the sleepy valley of Watendlath along the Watendleth Beck.

We drop down to Rosthwaite Village with a chance of a cup of tea and cake treat after our picnic. Our return is weaving in and out of the woodland adjacent to the River Derwent before heading onto Catbells Terrace with views down Derwent Water.

The last part of our journey returns through Portinscale Village and back to Keswick. PLEASE

NOTE: This is a long day out (approx 8 hours) and preferable for a day with longer daylight hours and an earlier start.

• Rucksack for your kit for the day, lunch, and spare kit
• Boots or trail shoes/approach shoes with good trail grip
• Walking Socks, or Waterproof socks if weather not in our favour
• Waterproof top with taped seams, so fully waterproof
• Waterproof bottoms with taped seams, so fully waterproof
• (waterproofs above are essential even on dry day, as these are your emergency layer too)
• Warm jacket, preferable not down as this can collapse if wet in the rain
• Spare midlayer/jacket for emergency that you don't intend to wear for the walk
• Warm hat
• Warm gloves, or waterproof gloves if due to be wet (we have spares if you advise us you need some)
• Thin gloves or liner gloves can be useful if warmer weather with a chilly breeze for the top sections of the walk
• Lunch & snacks that are easily accessible in your pack
• Cold drink
• Warm drink (we have spare a spare thermos or two if you don't have one - please advise us if you need us to bring you a warm drink)
• Head torch - this is essential emergency kit for each member of the group between September & April (we have spares please advise if you need to borrow one)
• Walking poles if you feel this would give you added security (We have lots of spare poles that fold into 4 sections for easy carrying on your pack - please advise us in advance if you would like to borrow some)