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'''Strandshag Bay''', also known as '''Strands Hag Bay''' and '''Strands Hagg Bay''', is an irregular-shaped bay of medium size on the eastern side of [[Derwentwater]], close to the rocky promontory of [[Friar's Crag]], [[The Ings]] (wooded wetland) and [[Stable Hills]] farmhouse.
The bay offers views across the lake towards [[Brandlehow Park]], the first tract of land acquired by the National Trust in the Lake District to prevent housing developments, [[Cat Bells]], [[Causey Pike]] and [[Borrowdale]], depending on how far round the bay the viewer is situated. The bay also includes [[Lord's Island]], home to the Earls of Derwentwater during the 15th and 16th centuries. Not only is the manor house gone, with some foundation stones remaining, but also are the Lords; the line extinct long ago. Now, Lord's Island is home to nesting geese and other wildlife. All four of the major islands on Derwentwater are owned by the {{w1|National Trust}}. Boat landing is not permitted here or on the privately rented [[Derwent Island]], however, landing is allowed on [[St. Herbert's Island]] and [[Rampsholme Island]].
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Strandshag Bay is easily reached from [[Keswick]] along a well maintained and mostly level gravel footpath, which starts shortly after the ferry landing stages on Lake Road. Walking time from the landing stages would take approximately 5-10 minutes depending on ability. Stopping off at Friar's Crag offers spectacular views in much the same way as from Strandshag Bay. The Grade II listed [[Ruskin Monument]] is situated at Friar's Crag.▼
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▲Strandshag Bay is easily reached from [[Keswick]] along a well maintained and mostly level gravel footpath, which starts shortly after the ferry landing stages on Lake Road. Walking time from the landing stages would take approximately 5-10 minutes depending on ability. Stopping off at Friar's Crag offers spectacular views in much the same way as from Strandshag Bay. The Grade II listed [[Ruskin
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[[Category:Derwentwater]]
[[Category:Bays of Derwentwater]]
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