Surprise View

Type:Viewpoint/Beauty Spot

Watendlath Lane, Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria

About

Just past the famous Ashness Bridge, clamber up the hill to the right from the road to experience the rewards of Surprise View, perched high on an oak-lined cliff edge overlooking the whole of Derwentwater. On a clear day you can even spot Bassenthwaite lake in the distance!

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Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Catch the launch on Derwentwater for Ashness Gate and head up the narrow lane past Ashness Bridge to reach Surprise View. Car park available.

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