"Rob" writes:

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

Yes, looking at the map was what brought on the plan in the first place.
But I was wondering if some lakes should be avoided, or if one was
particularly scenic, or if there was a good starting point somewhere.
I could be trusted to find the one spot where there is the annual jetski
competition going on!

Roos