unrated)Bowness Knott is a small car park at the western edge of the Ennerdale Valley. It provides a wonderfull starting point for walks around the Ennerdale Water, up the mountains or simply a short walk down the lakeshore.
For a short walk why not try the Smithy Beck Trail whis was resurfaced and improved in December 2009.
If you are interested in the history of Ennerdale have a look at our Archeology Guide which will lead you to a number of managed archeology sites where you can get a sense of how the valley has served communities over thousands of years.
How to get there:
Bowness Knott Car Park is in Ennerdale.
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 (71/2 miles ) and Penrith (40 miles ) which both have bus links. Nearest bus stops are Lamplugh (41/2 miles to Bowness Knott) and Rowrah (4 miles to Bleach Green) . Alternatively enjoy a high level walk into the valley from Honistor (21/2 miles to Blacksail ) or Buttermere (2 miles to Blacksail ) using the Honistor Rambler. Visit
Traveline or call 0871 200 2233.
Ennerdale Village is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY109153
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Postcode CA23 3AU (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
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Please email us at gareth.browning@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.