Esthwaite Water is situated between Windermere and Coniston, just south of the village of Hawkshead in the Lake District.
The boards show information and photographs of plants birds and animals that can be seen at Esthwaite Water.
They are located near to the Trout Fishery and picnic area at Riddings Wood on the south west side of the lake a short walk along the lake from a public pay and display car park -coordinates N54 21.027 W002 59.056
The information boards are;
1.Esthwaite Water SSSI
The board has information about the lake and species of note, that includes flora, invertabrates and breeding birds that can be found in the area.
2.European Otter (Lutra lutra)
The board has information and photographs about the otter that inclusdes distribution, reproduction, behaviour, habitat and conservation actions.
3.Unique Plants at Esthwaite Water
The board has information and photographs about the Slender Naiad (Najas flexilis) and Esthwaite Waterweed (Hydrilla verticillata)
4.Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
The board has information and photographs about the Osprey that includes appearance, food, breeding, threats and conservation.
5.White -clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)
The board has information and photographs about the crayfish in Cumbria that includes habitat, food, and reproduction
Esthwaite Water covers around 280 acres (1.1 km2) and is known for its excellent fishing, particularly trout and pike and has been designated as a site of special scientific interest.
It is notable as one of the most nutrient rich of the mesotrophic lakes in Cumbria. Mesotrophic lakes are lakes with an intermediate level of productivity. These lakes are commonly clear water lakes and ponds with beds of submerged aquatic plants and medium levels of nutrients.
"Beatrix Potter’s favourite lake, Esthwaite Water, is thought to have inspired her creation of the character Jeremy Fisher, and was recently featured in the national news thanks to its private owner’s unusual decision to sell the lake on the auction site eBay. Whilst access to the land around the lake is restricted, there is plenty for visitors to do.
The Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery offers a self-driven boat tour of the lake where hunting Osprey are an almost daily sight, and the lake is also renowned for its trout stock, with everything you need to get started available at the Fishery shop.
Parking
Car parking is available both in the villages of Near Sawrey on the southern end of the lake and at Hawkshead on the northern end of the lake.
In addition, a small pay and display car park is available on the shore of the lake on the south-western end at Ridding Wood (Grid Ref SD 362 954), accessed via a single track road that stretches along the western shore of the lake from Near Sawrey to Hawkshead.
Facilities
A shop and boat hire can be found at the Hawkshead Trout Fishery Boat House at Grid Ref SD 360 955 (or postcode LA22 0QF for satnav users). Public toilets, shops, pubs and cafés can all be found at Hawkshead.
Walking Trails
As Esthwaite Water is privately owned, much of the lakeshore is restricted. It is possible to walk around the lake, but the entirety of the route is on the roads that run between Hawkshead and Near Sawrey. A short walk is available from Hawkshead down to the lake shore, starting at SD 354 975 and finishing at the shore at Nab, SD 358 973, where you may want to enjoy a picnic." SOURCE: (
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