View of Ullswater and the pier – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Pooley Bridge

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View of Ullswater and the pier – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Pooley Bridge

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View of Ullswater and the pier – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Pooley Bridge

02:42

9.98km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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196 m

View of Ullswater from the Ullswater Way

Highlight • Lake

Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District. It formed in a glacial trough where the glacier scraped out the valley bottom and then dammed the end with …

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409 m

View of Ullswater and the pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

stunning views accross the lake

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1.78 km

Small Lake by the River Eamont

Highlight • River

This pretty lake next to the River Eamont is packed with wildlife and makes a lovely spot to stop and relax along your walk.

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6.11 km

Dacre Castle

Highlight • Castle

8.99 km

Pooley Bridge History and Replacement Information

Highlight • Monument

Information sign about the bridge and why this has to be built.

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9.05 km

View of Ullswater from Pooley Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Pooley Bridge occupies an enviable position at the north eastern tip of Ullswater, where the River Eamont begins its journey to join to River Eden. The village is very popular …

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9.18 km

Granny Dowbekin's Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

great food and drinks. seating inside and outside too. outside gives a great view of the river

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9.23 km

Pooley Bridge (2020)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pooley Bridge got a new bridge on 23rd October 2020! The new bridge is 128ft (39 m) in length and replaces the 18th-century stone bridge that was destroyed during Storm …

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