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Calfclose Bay – Ashness Bridge loop from Keswick

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Calfclose Bay – Ashness Bridge loop from Keswick

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(55)

664

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Calfclose Bay – Ashness Bridge loop from Keswick

03:39

12.2km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.87 km

Derwent Water Ings Boardwalk

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ings is an area of marshy wetland on the northeastern shore of Derwent Water. A nice boardwalk path allows easy crossing with dry feet. Look out for the local wildlife, including red squirrels.

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2.52 km

Calfclose Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Great in summer to get away from the town

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5.19 km

Ashness Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ashness Bridge is a much-loved beauty spot, perhaps one of the most photogenic packhorse bridges in Britain. The classic vista, replicated on countless chocolate boxes and tea towels, is that …

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5.41 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

Early birds will miss the tourists

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6.92 km

View of Bleaberry Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy magnificent views of Bleaberry Fell and the surrounding fells and valleys from this trail in the Lake District. You'll also catch glimpses of Derwent Water reservoir along the way.

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7.49 km

View from Walla Crag overlooking Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walla Crag, at 1,243 feet (379 m), is a diminutive Wainwright that rises above Derwentwater's eastern shore. What it lacks in height, it makes up for with splendid views across …

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9.59 km

Springs Wood

Forest

10.6 km

Castlehead Wood

Forest

11.4 km

Keswick Launch on Derwent Water

Highlight • Settlement

Derwentwater is located at Keswick. There are larger excursion boats that regularly drive to different parts of the lake. In addition, there are many small rowing boats in the harbor. Nice to watch and take pictures.

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

2.93 km

1.39 km

1.04 km

569 m

346 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

2.38 km

1.59 km

1.52 km

515 m

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

30°C

17°C

44 %

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Calfclose Bay – Ashness Bridge loop from Keswick

Derwent Water Ings Boardwalk

Calfclose Bay

Ashness Bridge

View of Derwent Water

View of Derwentwater

View of Bleaberry Fell

View from Walla Crag overlooking Derwent Water

Keswick Launch on Derwent Water

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