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▲ |text = rees around the periphery of [[Derwentwater]] are abundant along the water's edge. The trees shown here are located at the promontory of [[Friar's Crag]], which offers extremely fine views of the surrounding fells. [[Cat Bells]] (451m), [[Maiden Moor]] (575m) and [[High Spy]] (646m) are the range in the centre.
===The location===
To some,
Take a moment to absorb the view and appreciate just how beautiful this place is. Derwentwater really is the jewel in the crown of Lakeland. There is so much to see and do here a week is simply not enough time to explore everything, but you could certainly give it a good try. The walking here is superb with something for everyone. To the north there is [[Skiddaw]], to the south there
When the sun does shine in the Lakes, which can feel like a rare thing indeed, it really does
===The subject===
Cat Bells has people traversing its spine all year round, even in wintery conditions. From the opposite shores of Derwentwater you can see the tiny specks of people moving in both directions all day long likes ants along a felled tree. It gets busy, very busy. To experience this walk with fewer people you need to start early in the morning before the crowds appear. Photographing the natural beauty of the lakes and fells can be ruined by the
An early start or a later finish is always advantageous, especially for the perfect light it can bring but, understandably, during the summer months getting up at 3am is not everyones' cup of tea. For most people wanting to capture a certain scene, you'll have to work with what you've got at the time and learn to be a little more adventurous
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