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Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Grike

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Ennerdale And Kinniside

Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Grike

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Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Grike

07:10

27.0km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 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 …

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12.8 km

Black Sail YHA

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Selfservice and also dinner and breakfast service between 5 pm to 8 pm and 7 am to 9 am possible.

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12.9 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 …

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19.1 km

Ling Mell Plantation

Forest

20.9 km

View of the Mountains in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

21.1 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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24.0 km

Ennerdale Waterside Path

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Waterside path that completely circles Ennerdale. A bit rocky and uneven on oneside but good on the other side

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26.2 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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26.5 km

Ennerdale Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

The walk around ennerdale water is a beautiful one, spectacular scenery.

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27.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

4.92 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

11.4 km

979 m

842 m

796 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

17°C

31 %

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Ennerdale Water – Ennerdale Water loop from Grike

Ennerdale Water

Black Sail YHA

YHA Black Sail Hostel

View of the Mountains in Lake District National Park

River Liza

Ennerdale Waterside Path

View of Ennerdale Water

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