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North West England

River Derwent

North West England

River Derwent

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River Derwent

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Location: Camerton, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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July 15, 2025

Cycling

The River Derwent in Cumbria is one of the most iconic rivers in Northwest England, with a course that is both geographically and culturally significant. Rising at Sprinkling Tarn in the highlands of the Lake District, the river flows north through the Borrowdale valley, crossing Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake. It then turns west, passing through Cockermouth—where William Wordsworth grew up—and empties into the Irish Sea at Workington.

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February 8, 2020

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Flowing 66 miles (106 km) from Derwent Mouth to Bleaklow, the Derwent is a picturesque river. In the 18th century, the river played an important role in the Industrial Revolution as its water-powered Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mill, the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in the world. The river also provides important habitats for varied wildlife as it flows through the Peak District and its foothills.

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Best routes near River Derwent

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#1.

Workington and Cockermouth loop from Whitehaven – Lake District National Park

73.4km

04:44

680m

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard

4

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#2.

Cockermouth and Keswick loop from Maryport

90.2km

06:07

1,290m

1,290m

This difficult 56.1-mile touring cycling loop from Maryport explores the Lake District, featuring Bassenthwaite Lake and challenging climbs.

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#3.

Keswick and Honister Pass loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

88.2km

06:00

1,240m

1,240m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Camerton, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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