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 sediment.
Glenridding is at the southern end and Pooley Bridge at the north. Both are great walking bases with plenty of facilities.
Stop here at the bench for great views.

Adam Brown

February 1, 2025

Hiking

Walking along Ullswater is a mix of right near the lake and having to occasionally walk on the road side to get to the next point.

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Best routes to Bench with a view of Ullswater

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1. Ullswater, Sheffield Pike & Glenridding Dodd loop from Glenridding

8.33km

03:04

520m

Hike the Ullswater, Sheffield Pike & Glenridding Dodd loop from Glenridding for stunning views of Ullswater and the Helvellyn range.

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2. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

14.7km

05:55

830m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

15.0km

05:41

850m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Bench with a view of Ullswater

1. Ullswater, Sheffield Pike & Glenridding Dodd loop from Glenridding

2. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

3. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

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