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Strandshag Bay
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. (read more)