Wwell, Derwent Water is the obvious near Keswick choice - or Ullswater is
lovely - or Windermere - or Coniston.

"Roos Eisma" wrote in message
...
I bought myself a new boat in the end of season sale at Knoydart, so we
will go up next week to pick it up. We're thinking of making a weekend
out of it, stay the night and go for a paddle the next day before driving
back. Assuming the blizzards will have stopped by then what would be a
nice place for a couple of hours pootle? It can be near Keswick or a bit
further along on our way back to Dundee.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Roos