View of Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Wild Ennerdale

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Ennerdale And Kinniside

View of Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Wild Ennerdale

Moderate

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View of Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Wild Ennerdale

04:45

18.2km

140m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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River Liza

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Char Dub, a narrow stretch of the River Liza between the Irish Bridge and the lake, is an area where Arctic Char spawn, giving rise to its name.

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2.58 km

Ennerdale Water Lakeside Path

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This is such a beautiful beginning to what at times can be a gruelling ride. The trail along the north bank of Ennerdale Water is flat, peaceful and sheltered - …

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3.99 km

View of Ennerdale Water from Bowness Point

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A gorgeous viewpoint across Ennerdale Water. Directly opposite are the Wainwright summits of Crag Fell and Grike. As its name suggests, Crag Fell has a number of impressive clusters of …

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4.50 km

Ennerdale Waterside Path

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Waterside path that completely circles Ennerdale. A bit rocky and uneven on oneside but good on the other side

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6.68 km

View of Ennerdale Water

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A simply beautiful view down the length of Ennerdale Water. The distant Western Fells form the horizon, with Pillar's profile looking particularly dramatic from here. It is possible to do …

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7.46 km

Broadmoor

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9.27 km

The Fox & Hounds Pub, Ennerdale Bridge

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A classic country pub with two roaring log fires, a beer garden, fine ales and traditional pub grub. If you've taken your hound for a jaunt in the surrounding fells, …

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14.2 km

Mireside Farm

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This car park is a single track road in/out. there are plenty of spaces. As it is Forestry England ran, you have to pay. There is a meter in the …

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14.8 km

Ennerdale Water

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Ennerdale Water is the most westerly lake in the Lake District National Park. It formed in the depression caused by the glaciers. It's about 150 ft (46 m) at its …

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