Above Derwent

Civil Parish in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Above Derwent

Grazing land in Newlands Valley Rough ground in Newlands Valley. Keskadale Beck flows along the bottom of the valley in front of woodland in the distance. — Grazing land in Newlands Valley Credit: Graham Robson

Above Derwent is a civil parish located in the county of Cumberland, in the northwest region of England. It covers an area of approximately 50 square kilometers and is situated in the picturesque Lake District National Park. The parish is named after the river Derwent, which flows through the area.

Above Derwent is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including mountains, hills, and lakes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The parish includes several villages and hamlets, including Braithwaite, Portinscale, and Thornthwaite.

The economy of Above Derwent is primarily based on tourism, with many visitors attracted to the area for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational activities. Popular attractions within the parish include Derwentwater, a large lake known for its scenic views and water sports opportunities, as well as several hiking trails and cycling routes.

In addition to tourism, the area also has a small agricultural sector, with farming being practiced in some parts of the parish. The community is closely-knit, with a strong sense of community spirit and a range of local events and activities throughout the year.

Above Derwent has good transport links, with the A66 road passing through the parish, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The nearest major town is Keswick, located approximately 3 miles to the northeast. Keswick offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Overall, Above Derwent offers a peaceful and scenic place to live or visit, with a thriving tourism industry and a strong connection to the natural environment.

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Above Derwent Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.580137/-3.202557 or Grid Reference NY2221. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing land in Newlands Valley

Rough ground in Newlands Valley. Keskadale Beck flows along the bottom of the valley in front of woodland in the distance.

Graham Robson

Pasture near High Snab

Grass fields used for the grazing of sheep to the north of the farm at High Snab.

Graham Robson

Newlands Church

The small church with attached former schoolroom in an isolated setting in the Newlands Valley.

Graham Robson

On Aikin Knott

Hindscarth and Robinson are in cloud on the left, with Keskadale below. Knott Rigg is on the right.

Ian Taylor

Yewthwaite

The house known as Yewthwaite which is close to Little Town in the Newlands valley. Causey Pike is beyond with the feature known as Rowling End above the trees to the right.

Trevor Littlewood

Rough grazing with line of trees

A view across farmland from the access road for the farms, High Snab and Low High Snab. Maiden Moor is the hill in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Causey Pike from the Scar Crags ridge

A dull miserable day along the ridge.

steven ruffles

Sleet Hause ridge to Rowling End

On Causey Pike.

steven ruffles

Path up Barrow

The path climbs the northern spur. The ridge continues to Stile End and Outerside (catching the sun on the right).

Ian Taylor

Stile End from Barrow

Stile End is in the centre of the photo, with Outerside beyond (catching the sun on the left). Grisedale Pike is in the background.

Ian Taylor

Causey Pike from the west

Viewed from above Scar Crags. Part of Keswick is visible beyond the dip in the ridge. Blencathra is prominent in the left background.

Ian Taylor

On Causey Pike

Looking east to the highest point.

Ian Taylor

East from Causey Pike

Sleet Hause and Rowling End are in the foreground. In the mid-distance are Derwent Water and Keswick (left), and Cat Bells (centre right). The Helvellyn range forms most of the skyline. [Image formed from 2 photos merged together.]

Ian Taylor

Ascending Kinn towards Grisedale Pike

After a steep pull from the road, the path to Grisedale Pike ascends more gently for a while up Kinn, as the morning sun disappears behind increasing amounts of cloud formed by a stiff northwesterly breeze. This is hardly unexpected in the Lakes in November, but an hour earlier the tops had been clear above a thermal inversion causing fog in the valley and we'd hoped for better views at least early in the walk. The forecast predicted an hour with rain in the middle of the day, so we counted ourselves fortunate that that didn't materialise.

Andy Waddington

Looking back down Kinn

Kinn forms the normal route of ascent of Grisedale Pike from the northeast near Braithwaite and steepens into Sleet How at about the point where this photograph was taken. There's about 400m of ascent to go, the majority of it now steep, so photography is always a good excuse to avoid starting the day's hard work...

Andy Waddington

Meanders in Coledale Beck

Whilst it looks pleasant enough, pollution from the Force Crag mines further up the valley is a significant issue in the beck and whilst there is some rediation in the form of settlement ponds, no effort seems to be being made to entirely remove the ugly workings and tackle the cause of the pollution at source, let alone at the original mine owners' expense as would be proper.

Andy Waddington