5/5)Ennerdale Valley is a remote wild valley on the north western edge of the Lake District National Park. Ennerdale valley offers magnificent wild scenery with a wide range of walking and cycling opportunities. Have a look at our Visitor Guide for an over view of what Ennerdale has to offer you or enjoy our waymarked Smithy Beck trail.
From the car park at Bowness Knott the valley stretches 7 miles east with mountains on either side rise to nearly 3000ft asl.
Wild Ennerdale
The Forestry Commission is working in partnership with United Utilities and The National Trust through the Wild Ennerdale Partnership with a vision to"allow the evolution of Ennerdale as a wild valley for the benefit of people relying more on natural processes to shape its landscape and ecology"
How to get there:
Ennerdale Village is the nearest town or village.
Parking. The valley is served by two free car parks (see map overleaf). If you are biking or horse riding please use Bowness Knott car park. Please note there is no public vehicle access permitted beyond Bowness Knott Car Park unless you are staying overnight at Ennerdale YHA or Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre.
Public transport. Ennerdale is a remote location with no direct access to public transport. Nearest rail links are Whitehaven (7½ miles ) and Penrith (40 miles ) which both have bus links. Nearest bus stops are Lamplugh (4½ miles to Bowness Knott) and Rowrah (4 miles to Bleach Green) . Alternatively enjoy a high level walk into the valley from Honistor (2½ miles to Blacksail ) or Buttermere (2 miles to Blacksail ) using the Honistor Rambler. Visit
Traveline or call 0871 200 2233.
OS Grid Reference: NY109153
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Start your visit from:
Bowness Knott Car ParkLow Gillerthwaite Field Centre
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at gareth.browning@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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