Things to do

For Visitors

Things to Do

Enjoy the lake, explore the local area and make the most of Portinscale’s position beside Derwentwater.

Nichol End Marina and watersports at Portinscale
On the Water

Water Sports

Portinscale is fortunate to have two Marinas in the village, providing excellent access to the lake. There are a variety of watersports activities on offer and the Derwentwater Launch can be boarded at Hawes End Jetty.

Map of Portinscale and the surrounding area
Explore on Foot

Local Walks

There is something here for everyone in this small sample of excellent local walking (or running if you are so inclined…) from simple circuits round the village, longer walks around Derwent Water, to more demanding fell walks.

Explore walking routes
Portinscale is ideally placed for access to Derwentwater, the surrounding fells and Keswick.