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Ennerdale Water Dog Walk, Lake District

Ennerdale Water Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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Ennerdale is the Lake District's most remote valley — no public road penetrates beyond the lake. The south shore walk through forest and open lakeshore is quiet, wild and brilliant for dogs. The wild Ennerdale project is restoring the landscape; wild deer and red squirrels may be spotted.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterEnnerdale Water — excellent clear lake swimming
LivestockHerdwick sheep in valley
MudLakeshore path can be rough and muddy
SuitsFit dogs — remote and rough in places
Best timeMay–October

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Ennerdale WaterThe most remote lake in the Lake District — no motor vehicles, no commercial development. The silence here is remarkable.

The route

Distance4.6 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 25
Climb↑ 237 m
RouteOut and back

A 4.6 km out-and-back dog walk from Ennerdale, with 237 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 237 m in total

Before you go

StartSmithy Beck Trail, Ennerdale and KinnisideOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingBowness Knott NT car park, CA23 3AX. Free
By train or busNo service
UnderfootSouth shore path partly accessible
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