Latrigg Woods – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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Latrigg Woods – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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Latrigg Woods – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

02:32

8.42km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Latrigg Woods

Highlight • Forest

I think one used to be a tap? But weird to come across

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1.59 km

Standing Stones Near Keswick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cumbria Way 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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2.32 km

View of Keswick and the Lake District Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cumbria Way

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3.41 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

From the area near the Latrigg trig point, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Derwent Water, beautifully framed by towering mountains in the distance.

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3.98 km

View of Derwentwater and Keswick from Latrigg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unreal views when the weather gods are with you

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4.27 km

View of Derwent Water and Keswick from the summit of Latrigg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Known as ‘Keswick’s own fell’, Latrigg is a must-climb for anyone visiting the town. Despite being one of the lowest fells in the Lakes, the summit affords enchanting views over Keswick, Derwentwater, and down the Borrowdale Valley.

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8.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

2.86 km

731 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

1.50 km

638 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

18°C

13°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

March 5, 2022,Latrigg

I had completely forget that I signed up got a girls trio to the Lake District.
The time had arrived tho and I had to be ready.
I won’t lie, I wasn’t entirely following along of the plans for the weekend or the hikes so had no clue on the plan at all.

August 31, 2024,Latrigg. The Lake District.

A baby-carrying hike up to the Wainwright summit of Latrigg. Clear paths all the way with some sections that are erroded and slippery. Comfortable walking shoes/boots are essential and poles may be helpful. There were cows near the summit but it was easy to bypass them. Pay and display parking at Crossthwaite (£4 all day) or honesty box at the …

April 12, 2025,To Latrigg

Swapped two wheels for four paws, and a pre breakfast wander up Latrigg. Gloriously sunny morning. Some cracking tracks for the bike if I'd brought it.