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Haweswater Dog Walk, Bampton, Lake District

Haweswater Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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Haweswater is the Lake District's most atmospheric reservoir — when levels drop in dry summers, the drowned village of Mardale can be seen. The valley is home to England's only golden eagles. Dogs run free on the quiet reservoir roads and can swim in the water.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterHaweswater Reservoir throughout
LivestockHerdwick sheep on surrounding fell
MudReservoir road firm; fell paths rough
SuitsAll breeds — golden eagle territory!
Best timeAll year — drowned village visible in dry summers

Along the way

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Drowned Village of MardaleIn dry summers the ruins of Mardale village — drowned when the reservoir was created in 1935 — emerge from the water. Tombstones, walls and roads reappear.

The route

Distance3.2 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 49 min
Climb↑ 62 m
RouteOut and back

A 3.2 km out-and-back dog walk from Bampton, with 62 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 62 m in total

Before you go

FinishBack where you started
ParkingHaweswater car park, CA10 2RP
By train or busNo service
UnderfootReservoir road accessible
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