Ennerdale

Black Galloway cattle in the Wild Ennerdale Valley

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We ask all visitors to follow government guidance on travel and social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Home of the Wild Ennerdale project with 30 miles of traffic-free paths

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Primroses on woodland floor in Ennerdale, Cumbria

Spring emerges in Ennerdale 

Discover what's special about Ennerdale in Spring

Visiting this beautiful valley

A man prepares to go Mountain Biking in a car park at Ennerdale

Check car parking availability in the Lake District 

We're working with our partners in the Lake District to safely manage our car parks. You can find the most up to date information and a guide to how busy car parks are today using the Safer Lakes car park tool.

Two women walk their dog on a lead at Tarn Hows

Help us look after the Lake District  

Please follow the Countryside Code when you visit the Lake District. By taking your litter home with you, keeping your dog under control, keeping gates, driveways and roads clear and sticking to designated footpaths, you can help us care for the Lake District and the wildlife and people who call it home.

A campervan at Wasdale, in the Lake District

Lake District National Park information for campervanners 

Campervans that are used for transport are welcome in our car parks but not permitted to stay overnight. Find out more about overnight parking for campervans in the Lake District and find a touring campsite on the Lake District National Park website.

Evening sunlight on Pillar with reflections in Ennerdale Water, Cumbria

Explore this peaceful lake free of cars 

Impressive mountains, a gorgeous lake and utter peace. It sounds like something from a book or film but you can experience it too at Ennerdale Water.

Mist on Pillar Rock in Ennerdale, Cumbria

Discover the magnificent Pillar Rock 

Whether you want to test your mettle rock climbing at Pillar Rock or admire the craggy outcrop from afar, Ennerdale is a great place to base yourself.

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Ennerdale

Our work

View of Ennerdale, Cumbria, from southern fells

The Wild Ennerdale Partnership 

Shaping the landscape naturally. Find out more about the Wild Ennerdale Partnership - one of the longest running wild land restoration projects in the UK.

A hiker taking in the sunset at Wasdale Head, Cumbria

An introduction to the Lake District World Heritage Site 

Becoming a World Heritage Site has involved a lot of consideration around the culture and landscape of the Lakes.

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