Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Ennerdale Bridge

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Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Ennerdale Bridge

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Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Ennerdale Bridge

01:48

17.0km

100m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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95 m

St Mary's Church, Ennerdale

Highlight • Historical Site

Designed by Charles Eaglesfield of Maryport, St Mary's is a lovely church. Wordsworth mentions the building in his poem 'The Brothers'.

The church bell dates from before the Reformation and …

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181 m

The Fox & Hounds Pub, Ennerdale Bridge

Highlight • Pub

A classic country pub with two roaring log fires, a beer garden, fine ales and traditional pub grub. If you've taken your hound for a jaunt in the surrounding fells, …

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4.43 km

Ennerdale Water

Highlight • Lake

6.59 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 …

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8.74 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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10.0 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 - …

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13.8 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 …

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14.2 km