Derwentwater is one of the principal
bodies of water in the Lake District National Park in north west
England. It lies in the county of Cumbria. The lake is both fed and
drained by the River Derwent. It measures approximately 3 miles long
by 1 mile wide and is some 72 feet (22 m) deep. There are
several islands within the lake, one of which is inhabited. Derwent
Island House, an 18th-century residence, is a tenanted National Trust
property open to the public on five days each year.
Derwentwater is a place of considerable
scenic value.
