Derwentwater

1. Keswick to Stair Inn

Start from the Moot Hall in the centre of Keswick. Head downhill and follow the B5289 out of town for 1 mile, turning left onto the "no through road" which leads you over a footbridge and into Portinscale. At the junction, turn left onto the road through the village. This will take you past two marinas, both very welcoming and with shop and cafe. After a mile, bear left, keeping to the road parallel with the lake. A short climb will bring you to the slopes of Catbells and soon the lake will appear in all its splendour. Time for a sandwich whilst you take in the view across the lake and down towards Borrowdale. This is an area where Hugh Walpole enjoyed walking and featured in his "Herries" novels. He is buried at St John's Church in Keswick.

2. Stair Inn to Lodres Hotel and Falls

"The Cataract of Lodore". The launch is signposted a little further on past the hotel. In summer, there are 2 launches running, one clockwise, one anti-clockwise.

3. Lodres Hotel and Falls to Keswick

If you want to go straight back to Keswick, take the anti-clockwise launch which drops you off near the Theatre. However, if you fancy a little more cycling you could take the clockwise launch for a couple of stops, rejoining your original route to return to Keswick.