🚶♂️A Guide to the Walla Crag and Derwent Water Walk
📝 A couple of days ago, I published an article on my website about a circular walk around Derwent Water. You can view it here:
Experience the very best of the Lake District on the Derwent Water circular walk, a perfect blend of nature, history, and adventure.
🏞 The walk begins in Keswick and circumnavigates the lake in a clockwise direction. Despite being a low-level walk, it boasts some amazing views.
🌄 However, if you're in the mood for a walk of a similar length that starts from Keswick but offers a bit more elevation, you may find my guide to the Walla Crag walk more appealing:
Explore Keswick's majestic scenery with the Walla Crag walk, a journey past historical sites, across vibrant landscapes, around serene water
⛰ Walla Crag is a charming hill to climb, offering views from its summit across Derwent Water and beyond that are truly spectacular. At about 380 metres, its height is modest by Lake District standards. In comparison, giants like Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, and Great End all tower beyond 900 metres. Yet, Walla Crag proves that you don't need to scale the tallest mountains to enjoy breathtaking views.
📸 On the page, as usual, I've included walking directions, photos, statistics, information about which maps to use, and some insights into the fell itself.
🥾 The walk is perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike; the views are extraordinary, and it's easily accessible from Keswick. This spares you the drive down some of the Lake District's winding, narrow roads. Keswick is a delightful town to explore, whether at the start or end of your hike.
📢 If you've already been to the top of Walla Crag and have photographs, please don't hesitate to share them in the comments below.
🥾 All the best and happy walking, Paul.
