The first rays of a winter sun illuminates the slopes of Catbells, the intense colours of the trees at Brandelhow and the tiny boats in the marina. A frosty start to the day leaves ice untouched on the surface of Derwentwater.
A lone gull enjoys the splendour of an early morning at Derwentwater in the Lake District. Low cloud carpets the hillsides not yet reaching the summit of Catbells.
A winter sunrise creates a beautiful sky which is reflected down the full length of Derwentwater as viewed from Keswick. The silhouette shape of Catbells is prominent. A low haze lies across the water and white frost still clings to the treeline leading around to Town Cass and Crow Park.
Mirror perfect reflections on Derwentwater give the illusion of walking out onto clouds. Taken at Ashness Jetty looking towards the beautiful treelined slopes at Brandelhow.
Beautiful Autumn colours still persist into winter at Friars Crag on Derwentwater. A calm sunny day creates lovely reflections of the trees and the slopes of Swinside on the opposite shore.
One of the cottages at Stable Hills near Keswick overlooking Strandshag Bay in Derwentwater and surrounded by the beautiful trees of Great Wood and the peaks of Walla Crag.
Looking across the calm waters of Derwentwater from Barrow Bay to Catbells.
A popular spot to rest, surrounded by nature on all sides and overlooking the calm, sunny waters of Derwentwater in the Lake District. Time to take a breather, listen to the birds and simply soak up the peaceful setting.
A gull mid dive feeding with its partner at Derwentwater. The rising sun creates beautiful colours in the sky and a winter frost still clinging to the reeds. The silhouette of Catbells dominates the skyline.
The Lake District lends itself to beautiful sunsets, with calm waters reflecting back the colours of the sky. Near the Keswick launch jetties a fabulous view is afforded along the length of Derwentwater to fully appreciate the splendour, with Catbells and Derwent Island on the right.
A stunning sunset is reflected in the calm lake waters. The collapsed fence leads the eye to Derwentwater Island with the distinctive silhouette of Catbells providing an iconic backdrop.
The iconic view of Catbells from Friars Crag. The pine trees perfectly frame the view out over the lake towards the slopes opposite.
A cold morning sees low cloud in the valley and mist over the surface of the lake at Derwentwater. The early winter sunshine is yet to get to work on burning it off. Yachts in the marina await their owners and Catbells stands tall waiting for the hikers that will flock to climb its summit.
From the northern shores of Derwentwater, an uninterrupted view is afforded of the sun rising across its calm, misty surface and onto the surrounding hills. Such a great expanse of water provides a glorious opportunity for cloud reflections, seeming almost to create a halo of gold.
The early beginnings of a winter sunrise create golden pink colours in the sky. As a stark contrast the sub zero temperatures from the night before have left a thick crust of ice around the lake shore.
A winter glory sunrise over Derwentwater with frost clinging to the reeds and low cloud hanging in the valley, perfect for catching the colours of the rising sun. The silhouette of Catbells is part of this iconic scene from the northern shores of the lake, close to the lovely town of Keswick.
Early morning on a winter's day sees lovely golden colours reflected in Derwentwater. Low cloud still sits in the valleys and sweeps across the slopes of the surrounding hills. The distinctive summit of Catbells breaks through to complete the scene.
The slopes of Catbells provide distinctive silhouettes as sunset deepens over a still Derwentwater.
A hazy but beautiful dawn looking down the length of Derwentwater towards Catbells with low cloud in the valleys.
A moody, cinematic shot of one of the boathouses on the western shore of lake Windermere to accentuate the beautiful autumn colours.
A panoramic shot of Tarn Hows with the autumn colours looking resplendent in golden afternoon sunlight.
The beautiful Wasdale valley with Low Wood in its autumn colours, and beyond lie the towering fells of Yewbarrow and The Screes with Great Gable at the head of the lake. Herdwick sheep grazing in the foreground complete the scene.
A panoramic shot to showcase the beautiful reflections of the fells in a very calm Wastwater.
A stunning, calm autumn day delivers spectacular reflections in Wastwater of Wasdale Hall, surrounded by lush woodland and with Buckbarrow fell rising behind. Two tiny figures are poised ready for a day kayaking adding scale to the scene.
Even on misty autumn days the Lake District provides stunning scenes. Looking out from the village of Skelwith Fold, across the autumn colours covering the valley, a vista opens up of Lingmoor and the Langdale Pikes shrouded in haze.
Even on misty autumn days the Lake District provides stunning scenes. Looking out from the village of Skelwith Fold, across the autumn colours covering the valley, a vista opens up of Lingmoor and the Langdale Pikes shrouded in haze.
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Glorious autumn colours surround Tarn Hows as viewed from the Cumbria Way, part of a popular circular route from Hawkshead.
Slater bridge, an ancient traditional packhorse bridge spanning River Brathay in Little Langdale, Lake District, with Lingmoor Fell behind.
Sunset looking across Derwentwater from the boat landings by Keswick Jetty.
As Crow Park drops to the shores of Derwentwater beautiful views open up across the lake towards the Lingholm Estate. On this winter afternoon, the sun drops early throwing gorgeous gold light behind the treeline.
Low cloud and mist hangs over the lake and hillsides at Derwentwater on an early winter morning. The first rays of the sun illuminate the clouds in a golden hue against a clear azure sky, promising a perfect crisp day to come in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District.
A panoramic shot of Tarn Hows from the viewpoint with the autumn colours of the surrounding woodland deep and rich
The stunning view along Derwentwater from Friars Crag promontory, with a developing sunset illuminating the clouds over the distant hills. As John Ruskin famously said, one of the most beautiful views in Europe.
Geese take flight from Derwentwater at first light with the boats at Nichol End marina behind and Causey Pike in the background.
Dawn on a misty autumn morning lends the low cloud a gentle pink hue as it shrouds the summit of Cat Bells.
A view across the beautiful rolling countryside of the Hawkshead area of the Lake District, taken from the ascent up towards Limestone Hill.
The pre-historic Castlerigg Stone Circle with Lonscale Fell catching dappled sunlight as a stunning natural backdrop.
A beautiful, bright autumn day virtually explodes with colour as the autumn foliage of Overside Wood and the slopes of Cat Bells and Causey Pike are illuminated by the sun with the sky reflecting in the calm surface of Derwentwater.
Early autumn morning sunlight brings to life the shades of brown and blue typical of the Lake District. Taken looking across Derwentwater, past Friars Crag promontory to Causey Pike and the lower slopes of Cat Bells, with boats already zipping about on the lake.
An amazing autumn sunrise painting the clouds and the lake in hues of pink. Looking across to Derwentwater Island and the slopes of Cat Bells beyond.
Sunrise at Derwentwater lights up the sky with a beautiful warm glow and throws into relief the bark and gnarly roots of the pine trees that act as a natural frame for the very famous Friars Crag bench.
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The beautiful view the length of Derwentwater from the Friars Crag bench at Keswick.
Sunrise at Derwentwater lights up the sky with a beautiful warm glow and throws into relief the bark and gnarly roots of the pine trees that act as a natural frame for the very famous Friars Crag bench.
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Golden hour on an autumn morning enjoying a tranquil moment at Derwentwater looking at Friars Crag and the slopes of Cat Bells beyond.
A hike up Walla Crag and Falcon Crag rewards with a panoramic view over Derwentwater and its islands with Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw behind. The top of the perilous scramble descent down Cat Gill can be seen in the foreground.
On a glorious, bright autumn day, the Ullswater Steamer is poised ready for its departure from Glenridding along the length of Ullswater to Pooley Bridge.
Blue skies and calm waters looking out the length of Derwentwater from the Friars Crag viewpoint, near Keswick.
A serene moment looking across the still surface of Derwentwater.
The much loved Knaresborough river scene with the viaduct perfectly reflected on a still day.
