Ennerdale
Discover one of England's most vibrant natural environments.
Explore Ennerdale
Lying on the north western edge of the Lake District National Park, Ennerdale is home to some of England’s most vibrant natural environments and one of the longest running wild land restoration projects in the UK!
Rising abruptly out of the coastal plain of West Cumbria, Ennerdale is one of the most remote of Cumbrian valleys. There is a sense of tranquility, self-will and wildness, a feeling more of Scotland or Scandinavia.
The Wild Ennerdale partnership invites you to explore this unique valley and experience its special sense of wildness.
At a glance
- 5 walking trails
- Cycling
- Orienteering
- Horse riding
- Picnic area
Activities at Ennerdale
Historic sites trail at Ennerdale
Bike the Big Valley at Ennerdale
Ennerdale Views at Ennerdale
Liza Path at Ennerdale
Round the Lake at Ennerdale
Smithy Beck at Ennerdale
Wild Ennerdale
Wild Ennerdale is a partnership between people and organisations. It is led by The National Trust (NT), The Forestry Commission (FC) and United Utilities (UU) being the primary land owners in The Ennerdale Valley and Natural England, the Government’s advisor on the environment.
The Partnership has 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".
The Partnership has 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".
The Gather Café and Shop
A local Community owned and run Visitor Information centre, shop and café in Ennerdale Bridge, supported by the Forestry Commission and Wild Ennerdale.
