Ennerdale Water

A stunning walk around the lake, a perfect low level route or a great alternative if the weather is poor.


Distance    Distance: 8.1 miles (13 km)
Ascent    Ascent: 153 metres
Route Grade    Route grade: 36 (equivalent to )
Time to allow    Time to allow: From 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Starting Point    Starting point: YHA Ennerdale Start Point
               Grid reference: NY 142 140
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End Point    End point: , to YHA Ennerdale
Region    Region:
Type of walk    Type of walk:
National Park and National Landscapes    National Parks & National Landscapes:

Wheelchair accessible    Wheelchair accessible:  Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible    Pushchair accessible:  Not pushchair accessible
Stiles    Stile free:  Not stile free
Toilets    Toilets:   No toilets on route
Touch Free    Touch free:  Not a touch free route
Touch Food and Drink    Food and Drink:   No food and drink on route


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YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL04) English Lakes - North-western area







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