Derwentwater Webcam

One of the beautiful Lake District’s highest mountains, Skiddaw

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  • The Lingholm Estate
  • Portinscale - Keswick
  • CA12 5TZ - United Kingdom
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What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Derwentwater Webcam. Derwentwater History Derwentwater is a large lake located in the Lake District National Park in North West England. The lake is approximately 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, and has a maximum depth of 72 feet. Derwentwater has been an important site for human settlement and activity for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of human activity in the Derwentwater area dates back to the Stone Age.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Morning 8–10am localBest visibility before afternoon clouds; mountain peaks clear
Winter (Dec–Mar)Snow conditions and ski activity — peak season
Summer (June–Aug)Hiking season; green slopes and different landscape character
After snowfallFresh snow on terrain — check conditions before driving passes

Quick Facts

History & Context

Derwentwater History Derwentwater is a large lake located in the Lake District National Park in North West England. The lake is approximately 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, and has a maximum depth of 72 feet. Derwentwater has been an important site for human settlement and activity for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of human activity in the Derwentwater area dates back to the Stone Age, when the area was used for hunting and gathering. Later, during the Bronze Age, the area was used for agriculture and the construction of stone circles and other ritual monuments. In the medieval period, the area was part of the forest of Derwentwater, which was used for hunting by the local lord.

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