Ashness Bridge – Derwent Water loop from Derwentwater

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Ashness Bridge – Derwent Water loop from Derwentwater

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Ashness Bridge – Derwent Water loop from Derwentwater

04:20

15.0km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.10 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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2.04 km

View of Derwent Water from Surprise View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great photo op looking north over Derwent Water towards Bassenthwaite.

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5.18 km

Watendlath Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The only way to get across Watendlath Beck with dry feet. Suitable for pedestrians and bicycles. Nice photo motive.

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5.25 km

Watendlath Tarn

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful tarn well worth a hike up to Watendlath. Fly fishing spot.

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5.53 km

Bracken Plantation

Forest

8.54 km

Grange Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Have Spotted Deer in these woods

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9.66 km

Rock-cut Cave on the River Derwent

Highlight • Cave

When walking along side the river derwent look out for a path leading through a cut in the rock.

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11.7 km

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

13.3 km

Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Derwentwater is a stunning stretch of water surrounded by majestic upland scenery. When the lake reflects the trees and mountains in its crystal-clear water, it is a spellbinding experience. The …

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13.7 km

Beautiful little spot but the path between the bridge and the main road is prone to flooding (knee deep) .. worth taking into consideration especially if you’ve hiked around derwent water from Keswick.

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