Crow Park: Difference between revisions

{{SHORTDESC:Lakeside park in Keswick}}

'''Crow Park''' is a lakeside green space in the town of [[Keswick]], offering wide views across [[Derwentwater]], [[Cat Bells]] and the [[Borrowdale Valley]]. Also prominent is [[Derwent Island]], complete with an 18th century house, boathouse and manicured grounds, which is privately rented. The park is sandwiched between [[Isthmus Wood]] to the west and [[Hope Park]] to the north. Equally impressive are the views looking north towards [[Skiddaw]].

The park provides a place for runners and other sporting activities, as well as a place to sit back and relax with a picnic. Be aware there may be sheep grazing from time to time, so this should be considered if you plan on using this space. In addition, various waterfowl swim and feed along the shore here.

The Derwentwater Walk, a ten mile circular route around the lake, can be started from Crow Park, and walked in either clockwise or anti-clockwise directions. It passes through multiple sites of interest along the route including [[Friar's Crag]], [[The Ings]], the [[Hundred Year Stone]], [[Lodore Falls]], [[Manesty Park]], [[Brandlehow Park]], Fawe Park and various bays that provide excellent viewing points across the lake.

Access to the park is via the B5289 (Borrowdale Road) and Lake Road, which leads directly to Lakeside Car Park where there is ample parking for all types of vehicles. Pass [[Hope Park]] on the right and the car park is further along on the left. Early arrival is advised as Keswick receives a large amount of daily visitors and parking is usually problematic from mid-morning onwards.<ref group="lower-alpha">Do not attempt to park on the grass verge on Lake Road. It is the main road to Lakeside Car Park and encounters high volumes of traffic. Vehicles parked partly on the grass verge can cause obstructions and congestion, and coaches may struggle to get through. This area is patrolled by Civil Enforcement Officers and any parking contraventions will likely be dealt with penalty charge notices (PCNs).</ref> If Lakeside is full, there are other options such as Central, Bell Close and Otley Road car parks.

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