Friar's Crag Footpath

     
     
     
 

The Location

Friar’s Crag is Keswick’s beautiful lakeshore path and one of the best loved, most walked upon routes in England. Derwentwater is famed as the setting for many of the novels of Beatrix Potter, including Squirrel Nutkin. As a result many fans are inspired to visit the lake. However, the winter rains wash the path surface away each year and the many visitors also contribute to the erosion problem.

 

The Project

The National Trust are helping to give the footpath a more permanent and substantial surface which resists flooding and erosion. At the same time they are upgrading the route to wheelchair standard to improve access for all.

 

Businesses Supporting this Project

Croft House Holiday Cottages

Dorchester House
George Fisher
Irton House Farm
Sunnyside Guest House
The Holiday Property Bond

 

lakeshore path repairs

upgraded paths and steps

 

Click here for the Miss Potter movie home page