The English Lakes:Recent articles/Rampsholme Island

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Rampsholme Island, also known as Rampsholm and Ramps Holme, is the smallest of the four main islands of Derwentwater, the other three comprising of Derwent Island, Lord's Island and St Herbert's Island. Rampsholme and Lord's Island formed part of Castlerigg Manor and the Earls of Derwentwater's estates. Unlike Lord's Island, Rampsholme does not have any structural remains as it was not used as a place of residence. The other three islands have all had some form of habitable structures on them; the only one today is the 18th century house on Derwent Island, and rented out to private residents so boat landing is not allowed here. The National Trust owns all four of the islands. Boat users are welcome to land on Rampsholme Island, however, overnight camping is not allowed. (read more)