Huddlestone Cottage and The Hayloft

Lake District North West

 The Hayloft living area with vaulted ceiling

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DERWENTWATER    Backup

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The lake is approximately 4.8 kms long, 1.6 kms  at its widest point, and 22 m at its deepest point.

Recognised as having special importance for nature conservation, Derwentwater supports several nationally rare species and wildlife habitats which are particularly vulnerable to damage or disturbance through recreational activities. Various measures are underway by the National Park, local landowners and farmers to enhance this conservation and habitat value.     Features of special interest include the presence of Britain's rare fish species, the Vendace; rare invertebrates; important habitats for nesting birds including the common sandpiper and the yellow wagtail. There are also sheltered bays for wintering wildfowl and lakeshore vegetation and wetlands both support a wide range of plant and bird life.

Public access by foot is possible along most of the lakeshore. A permissive path by the back of Lodore Hotel and through Lodore Woods at the southern end of lake, enables walkers to avoid using the busy road around the south eastern part of the lake. Public access to the shoreline at Portinscale is not possible, but walkers can use the Keswick Launch, which provides a regular service at the northern end, to link Nichol End Marine, and the public landing stages at Lake Road, Keswick, to the east. Derwentwater is well known for its large range of recreational activities which take place on and around the lake. They include sail boating, canoeing, power boating, swimming and diving, angling and cycling. 

Lake users should obtain a copy of the Lake District's National Parks Derwentwater Lake Users Guide available from local TIC's and the National Parks Authorities. (Local Park Ranger call (017687) 796 33.

Car parks are only available along the eastern side of the lake off of the Keswick Lake Road.

SAILBOARDS, BOATS AND CANOES

There are a number of rules which should be followed when visiting the lake:

  1. Canoes, sailboards, and sailing dinghies may be launched with the landowners permission at Derwentwater Marina at the northern end, Nichol End Marine in the north west, and the various campsites and the public landing stages at Lake Road along the eastern edge of the lake. Launching small craft may be possible at Kettlewell car park to the south east, or near the shore at Great Wood car park, midway along the eastern edge of the lake.

  2. At low water levels there are many shallow areas and unmarked submerged rocks so take care when navigating the lake.

  3. Great Bay  is extremely shallow so large boats are restricted from this area.

  4. All moorings are privately owned.

  5. Lake users should make themselves aware any rules and regulations regarding activities on the lake, information can be obtained from local TIC's and National Park Office at Kendal (01539) 724 555, or contact the Lake Ranger locally on (017687) 79633.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Whilst some areas of shallow water may be warm, deeper water is cold and the lake bottom shelves steeply in places, so it is advisable to stay close to the shore. Also is it advised to not swim alone and to be aware of underwater weeds.     Divers are not allowed to dive near piers or where boats are manoeuvring, and it is asked that you should display a 'diving in progress' flag (blue and white) and a surface marker buoy. If using a boat, one person should remain on the boat to tell other people in the vicinity. 

ANGLING

1. A permit is required from Keswick Angling Association before you can fish, in addition to an Environmental Agency rod licence.

2. Landowners permission should obtained for access to private shorelines.

3. Strict regulations are in force on this lake. For further details please contact Keswick Angling Association or your local lake ranger. The numbers are as before.

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