The Bailiwick of Ennerdale Est 1251 - Hon. George Mentz JD MBA CWM

Visit Ennerdale and Ennerdale Bridge

National Trust & Conservation

• Ennerdale – National Trust
  Overview of landscape, walking routes, wildlife, and National Trust-managed conservation. Includes trailheads at Bowness Knott and Bleach Green car parks.
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• Exploring Ennerdale
  A guide to outdoor activities—walking, biking, canoeing, historic sites like Pillar Rock, and ancient settlements.
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• Buttermere and Ennerdale (National Trust property)
  Covering fell land and access to Ennerdale Water—great for integrated visits.
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Wild Ennerdale & Rewilding

• Wild Ennerdale
  A major wilding partnership, declared Cumbria’s largest National Nature Reserve in 2022.
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• Wild Ennerdale Rewilding Project (Rewilding Britain)
  Details the initiatives (e.g., restoring river systems, expanding woodland, native species recovery).
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• Forestry England – Ennerdale
  Describes collaborative vision among National Trust, Forestry England, United Utilities, and Natural England.
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Natural Features & Wildlife

• Ennerdale Water (Visit Cumbria)
  A deep, clear glacial lake (~2.5 miles long, ~150 ft deep), abundant in fish.
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• Ennerdale Valley – Wikipedia
  Info on history, governance, remote location, youth hostels, and nature reserve status.
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• Pillar and Ennerdale Fells (SSSI)
  Protected landscape with diverse habitats and birdlife, including upland woodlands and montane heath.
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• River Liza
  A ‘wild’ river under rewilding management, benefiting Arctic char and other species.
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Ennerdale Bridge & Local Life

• Ennerdale Bridge (One Lake District)
  A tiny hamlet of ~200 people; remote, on Coast-to-Coast Walk, with scenic trail access, traditional pubs, and local charm.
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• Ennerdale Bridge – Wikipedia
  More on local population, geography, the community café “The Gather,” and the Victorian parish church.
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Activities: Hiking, Climbing, Canoeing, Fishing

• Walks & Routes (One Lake District)
  Hiking (e.g., Ennerdale Horseshoe), biking trails, climbing Pillar Rock, kayaking (canoeing), and horse riding options.
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• Swinside Cottage (Accommodation & Activities)
  Cozy self-catering cottage near Ennerdale Bridge offering fishing, horseback riding, and a warm rural stay.
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Accommodation & Restaurants

• The Shepherds Arms – Ennerdale Bridge Hotel & Pub
  A beloved old farmhouse pub just off the Coast-to-Coast Walk; superb for walkers and locals alike, with hearty Lakeland hospitality.
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• Hotels Near Ennerdale Bridge (Hotels.com overview)
  Listings include Ennerdale Country House Hotel, Herdwick Heaf, Chase Hotel, Seacote Hotel, Moresby Hall, Georgian House, and more in nearby towns.
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• Top Restaurants Nearby (Yelp & OpenTable)
  Local finds: Arrighi’s, Dodds, The Pheasant Inn, Deja Brew, Merienda, Townhead Hotel Bar. In Whitehaven/Keswick area: Number 11 Market Place, The Pour House (tapas), Merienda, Casa Italian, plus The Three Shires Inn, etc.
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