Watendlath and Derwent Water

Broxtowe Group

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Overview

This walk is part of the Broxtowe Group Holiday in the Lake District

The walk starts by catching the Southbound 77a bus at 10:26 from outside the HF Hotel. We get off the bus at Rostwaite. The walk is a linear walk that will take in some of the lovely scenery around Derwentwater and the hamlet of Watendlath.

Saturday, 10 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.2km / 7.6mi
Ascent:: 300m / 984ft
Type:: linear

There are refreshments at Watendlath and there is the opportunity to shorten that walk and return via a launch from the Ferry Landing stage at Brandelhow Bay.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 25772 14862
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5XL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

The walk starts from the village of Rosthwaite

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NY 25227 22876
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5TY
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

HF Hotel, Portinscale

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