Ennerdale Water – View of Ennerdale Water loop from Grike

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Ennerdale And Kinniside

Ennerdale Water – View of Ennerdale Water loop from Grike

Hard

3.5

(2)

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Ennerdale Water – View of Ennerdale Water loop from Grike

02:51

26.8km

270m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.84 km

Ennerdale Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 deepest point.
It's normally a bit quieter than the other lakes and has a brilliant lakeside trail all around it, perfect if you want a fun but fairly flat run.
Head to Ennerdale Bridge for post run refreshments.

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5.98 km

River Liza

Highlight • River

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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7.29 km

Wild Ennerdale

Nature Reserve

7.64 km

Ling Mell Plantation

Forest

10.0 km

River Liza Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

A great place to have a dip in warm weather: cold clean water and a safe place of entry to the pools on the south of the river

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13.5 km

YHA Black Sail

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant honesty cafe for a mid-ride re-fuel. Open every day there is tea, coffee, snacks and fruit on offer- so make sure you have cash with you!

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13.5 km

YHA Black Sail Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Few youth hostels are as remote as Black Sail, only accessible by foot or by bike. Towards the head of the wild Ennerdale Valley, the hostel is wonderfully located for many of the classic fells of the western Lake District.

It is only a small hostel, with 16 beds in total. The heart of the place is the common room, whilst that all-important drying room is also present. There's a self-catering kitchen, though meals can also be arranged with the wardens. Note that there are no electric sockets in the building.

During the winter months it is possible to arrange a private hire of the entire hostel.

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22.1 km

Ennerdale Water Lakeside Path

Highlight • Trail

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 - a perfect place for a wild camp. It's best to make the most of it as it's the one of the only level sections around here!

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25.9 km

View of Ennerdale Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 a loop of the lake from here, a walk that totals just over 7 miles (11.5 km).

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26.8 km

End point

Parking

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