Ullswater Way
The 20-mile Ullswater Way is a newer walking trail circling the Ullswater lake. It can be completed as a loop hike or broken into sections.
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Ullswater Way Details
The 20-mile Ullswater Way is a newer walking trail circling the Ullswater lake. It can be completed as a loop hike or broken into sections: Pooley Bridge to the Aira Force waterfall (6.5 miles), Aira Force to Glenridding (3 miles), Glenridding to Howtown (6.5 miles), and Howtown to Pooley Bridge (5 miles) are the established segments. You can walk the path in either direction, and use buses and the famous Ullswater steamers to augment your journey. The walk will take you through woodlands and over fields, up and down hills, through farmland and into the fells, accompanied by views of the lake. Unlike some Lake District walks, this trail is well marked. Along the way you'll pass the site of castles and churches, follow in the steps of Wordsworth, and view the ancient stone circle known as The Cockpit. There are plenty of places to stop for a drink or food, as well as inns where you can lay your head between segments.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
20 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ullswater Way
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1.2 mi away
Aira Force
Probably the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls, the main force falls 70 feet from below a stone footbridge. Aira Force provides a glimpse of a landscaped Victorian park with dramatic waterfalls, arboretum and rocks scenery.
1.4 mi away
Lyulph's Tower
An historic former hunting lodge close to a spectacular waterfall.
2.1 mi away
Greenside Mine
Greenside Mine lies on the northeast side of Helvellyn, overlooking Ullswater and the village of Glenridding. The site is now owned by the Lake District National Park Authority and is a scheduled ancient monument.
2.2 mi away
Ullswater Information Centre
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2.3 mi away
Ullswater
Ullswater is the second-largest lake in the Lake District and offers multiple water-based recreational opportunities.
