Derwent Water facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Derwentwater |
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| Location | Lake District |
| Coordinates | 54°35′N 3°09′W / 54.583°N 3.150°W |
| Primary inflows | River Derwent, Watendlath Beck, Brockle Beck |
| Primary outflows | River Derwent |
| Basin countries | England |
| Max. length | 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.91 kilometres (1.19 mi) |
| Surface area | 2 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| Average depth | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
| Max. depth | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Water volume | 29 x 106 m³ |
| Residence time | 55 days |
| Shore length1 | 9.6 mi (15.4 km) |
| Surface elevation | 75 metres (246 ft) |
| Islands | 4 plus 9 small (13) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Derwentwater is a beautiful lake located in the Lake District National Park in northwest England. It's found in the area called Allerdale, within the county of Cumbria.
This lake is just south of the town of Keswick. The River Derwent flows into and out of the lake. Derwentwater is about 3 miles (4.8 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide. It's also about 72 feet (22 meters) deep.
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Exploring Derwentwater
There are several islands in the lake. One of them is even lived on! Derwent Island House is a house from the 1700s. It is owned by the National Trust and is open to visitors a few days each year.
Scenic Views and Activities
Derwentwater is very scenic, meaning it has beautiful views. It is surrounded by hills, which are called fells by local people. Many of the hillsides facing the lake are covered with trees.
You can take a regular passenger boat ride on the lake. These boats stop at different places around the lake. The most popular stops are Keswick, Portinscale, and the Lodore Falls. You can also rent boats from these places.
Walking and Roads
Walking is a very popular activity in the area. There are many footpaths in the hills and woods around the lake. These paths are great for exploring.
A road connecting Keswick and Borrowdale runs along the eastern side of the lake. Buses use this road regularly. There is also a smaller road on the western side. This road connects the villages of Grange and Portinscale.
Unique Fish and History
Derwentwater is believed to be the last natural home of a special type of fish called the vendace. This fish is quite rare.
The lake also gave its name to a noble title, the Earldom of Derwentwater.
Images for kids
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From Cat Bells
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Keswick ferry terminal
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Some canoes and a dock at the edge of Derwent Water
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See also
In Spanish: Derwentwater para niños
