Around Ennerdale Water — Lake District National Park

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Ennerdale And Kinniside

Around Ennerdale Water — Lake District National Park

Moderate

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(136)

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Around Ennerdale Water — Lake District National Park

03:03

11.4km

100m

Hiking

The Around Ennerdale Water trail offers a moderate hike through one of the Lake District's most remote and tranquil valleys. This 7.1-mile (11.4 km) circular route, typically taking 3 hours and 2 minutes with an elevation gain of 331 feet (101 metres), provides continuous views of the clear lake reflecting…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.78 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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4.74 km

Robin Hood's Chair, Ennerdale Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rock on the shore of Ennerdale Water is known as Robin Hood's Chair and is a perfect spot to admire the tranquil surroundings around you.

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9.92 km

Smithy Beck Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a small diversion off the path, through a beautiful forest, and you come to this delightful waterfall.

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

4.07 km

775 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

4.60 km

497 m

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

8°C

5°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

February 29, 2024,Around Ennerdale Water — Lake District National Park

Beautiful walk but the segment at Robin Hood Chair involves quite a scramble! And a good section of the Southern Shore is very rocky so sturdy footwear is recommended.

April 27, 2025,Ennerdale circular

Well thats the longest 7 miler ive done in a while. Felt more like 14!!! A bit of rock climbing but the hardest bit was keeping an eye on the rocky paths !!

January 15, 2023,Lap of Ennerdale Water

A solo walk around Ennerdale Water this morning after the wind and rain finally gave us all a break 🫶🏻 This walk follows some of the Coast 2 Coast trail 👣 Lovely to see some snow on the high peaks.

March 31, 2024,Ennerdale Circular

Was going to walk around Buttermere and up Haystacks but couldn't find a car parking space. Very busy in the Lakes on Easter Sunday so ended up in Ennerdale.

October 9, 2024,Small Ennerdale Water Wander

Great small walk. The first half was beautiful, some small scrambles but mostly a rocky path, in and out of forest bits!

Amazing views all around. The way back was a story of two halves. The first half was speedy, but slightly uninspiring road walking. The second half was the new coast to coast path which offered great views of …

February 8, 2025,Hike

Nice few hours. Its not as easy as it looks with a bit of scrambling, but lovely to be by the lake.