Ennerdale Water circuit
Round the wildest lake in the Lakes, with no road on its shore and the rewilded valley beyond.
- Distance
- 11.8 km
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 231 m
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About this walk
Ennerdale Water circuit is a moderate 11.8 km circular walk with 260 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Bowness Knott car park (grid reference NY 109 153).
Ennerdale is the only Lake District valley without a road through it, and the Wild Ennerdale project has spent twenty years letting the river and the forest find their own way. The path round the lake passes under Anglers' Crag on a rocky scramble by the water, with Pillar and Steeple at the head of the valley.
Eleven kilometres, with one short rocky section where you'll use your hands.
Route
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Round the lake
Follow the shore path round Ennerdale Water, over Anglers' Crag and back.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ennerdale Water circuit take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 11.8 km route, which has 260 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Bowness Knott car park (grid reference NY 109 153). Forestry car park at Bowness Knott.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Lakeside paths and tracks; a short rocky scramble at Anglers' Crag.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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