Wanderer Tag: Lake District

Wanderer North 2025 (Derwentwater)

Wanderer North – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 Derwentwater Marina, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RF Enjoy two days late summer sailing on Derwentwater, one of the Lake District’s most iconic lakes. Overlooked by Skiddaw with the Cats Bell ridge to the west the scenery is simply stunning. We will be based at Derwentwater Marina at the north end of the lake. Each day we hope to sail to a beach for a picnic lunch. Alternatively, there are beaches with a café or pub nearby which we can walk to. We may try an informal race using the lake’s islands as markers. Booking for your boat is through the Marina’s website. The cost for 2 days sailing and boat storage overnight on Friday and Sunday night is £70. For one day the fee is £35. Contact info@derwentwatermarina.co.uk Once booked, please also fill in our (free) participation form to let

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Wanderer (North) Ullswater

The event is based at Ullswater Yacht Club on the quiet road to Howtown on the north east side of the lake. We plan daily cruises to places such as Howtown, Aira Force and Glenridding at the head of the lake with perhaps an odd race.. With Hellevyn raising above the lake, Ullswater is seen by many as the most scenic lake. There will be a full programme of evening social events. Facilities at Ullswater Yacht Club are excellent. There is camping on site with hotels, bed and breakfast, caravan and self catering accommodation nearby. Due to planning conditions camper vans can only stay at the club on Friday and Saturday nights on the Birkett Fields, but there are two caravan sites which all but next door.   Bookings   The day rate is £30 per person a day, with camping at £20 a night (camper vans £25). The price reflects the excellent facilities at the

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