Friar's Crag and Derwentwater from Keswick
Keswick's own lakeshore walk, to the viewpoint Ruskin called one of the three finest in Europe.
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 131 m
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About this walk
Friar's Crag and Derwentwater from Keswick is an easy 6.2 km circular walk with 80 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Keswick, Moot Hall (grid reference NY 267 234). The start can be reached by public transport.
Friar's Crag is a wooded point on Derwentwater ten minutes from Keswick's market square, and the view from it, down the lake to the Jaws of Borrowdale, is the one on the postcards. The walk continues along the shore to Calfclose Bay and the Centenary Stone, and returns over Castlehead, a small wooded hill with a view over the whole lake.
Route
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1
Friar's Crag
Walk down to the lake and out to Friar's Crag.
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2
Castlehead
Follow the shore to Calfclose Bay and return over Castlehead.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Friar's Crag and Derwentwater from Keswick take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.2 km route, which has 80 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Keswick, Moot Hall (grid reference NY 267 234). Car parks in Keswick (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Keswick from Penrith and Windermere. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Surfaced and woodland paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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