Lake District Walks | Ullswater Way Part 2 Pooley Bridge to Glenridding, Gowbarrow Fell & Aira Force

The Ullswater Way is, depending on which options you take, a 20 - 22 mile long-distance walking route around Ullswater, a lake towards the north east of the English Lake District. The route can be done as one (extremely) long walk or, as Neil does here (and in Part One), in various parts.
In this film, Neil takes the Steamer from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge, before walking back along the western coast of the Lake, taking in Gowbarrow Fell, the only Wainwright on the Ullswater Way. Part One (Glenridding to Pooley Bridge) can be found here: • Lake District Walks | ...
Check out the route here: explore.osmaps.com/route/2090...
The fabulous Ullswater Steamers (www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/) serve Pooley Bridge, Howtown, Glenridding and Aira Force, and provide convenient shortcuts to and from various legs of the walk.
Thanks to Catstycam - a brilliant independent outdoor shop - for letting us visit and film: catstycam.com
The Ullswater Way was the product of a collaboration between The Lake District National Park Authority, the National Trust, Eden District Council, and Ullswater Steamers, and the path was officially inaugurated on April 25, 2016, with broadcaster and film-maker Eric Robson performing the opening honours.
While the concept of encircling the lake had been contemplated for quite some time, it was the 2015 Cumbria floods, which caused widespread devastation (including washing away the previous stone bridge at Pooley Bridge), that provided the impetus for the project's realisation.
Check out the Lake District National Park guide here: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visit...
The Friends of the Ullswater Way have more details, including downloadable maps and guides, on their website - www.ullswaterheritage.org/ullswater-way - and are also responsible for the artworks that make up the Heritage Trail along the route.
Neil uses the Ullswater Way Official Guide by Mark Richards: www.inspiredbylakeland.co.uk/collections/walking-guide-books/products/the-ullswater-way-official-guide
From Penrith train station the 508 Stagecoach bus runs regularly to Pooley Bridge and Glenridding.
Ordnance Survey maps used with permission. OS Explorer map: OL5: English Lakes getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.... (We're not sponsored by them).
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[@terrycollins5429]

and yet another brilliant video. amd yes! I am still watching

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks again! Glad to hear it!

[@email3265]

Nice walk with views galore. Thanks

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyroden3691]

we are so happy for new videos. planning to come next year and this looks walk we do not want to miss. thanks Neil!

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you - hope you enjoy it! There are several ways of breaking the Ullswater Way into shorter routes, should you wish (or weather dictate!), but it's well worth the effort. Best wishes

[@treklinda1309]

I love Ullswater. Such beautiful places around it. Very informative video.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you - there is a lot to see and enjoy around Ullswater!

[@marybalmer5503]

Really enjoyed that - love the mood of your films and always very informative 😊👍

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you, Mary. All the best.

[@leedobson9740]

Excellent videos that capture the true essence of this walk. So much so that you’ve inspired me to chalk this up as my next adventure in the Lakes 😊
Keep the great content coming , you really are a natural at it. 👍

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you so much, Lee. Glad you enjoyed them.

[@Steve-gb5dl]

Another great video. It was nice to see what lies beyond the road often travelled between Pooley Bridge and Glenridding.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Steve!

[@frannypeony2076]

The subtle graphics were noted too!
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[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you!

[@paulryan2081]

Enjoyed that Neil, thanks.
I've discussed it with the wife and we both agreed that it'd make a good trip with an overnight camp in Pooley Bridge.
I also enjoy the cut of your jib. 😂
Cheers, Paul

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Paul. Hope you have a great walk!

[@DAoutdoors]

Every bit as stunning as the first part Neil, brilliant! 😀🥾⛰

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it.

[@nicmarlow6388]

subliminal messaging coming through loud and clear 😂 happy with your path/path choices too :)

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Nic. Good to hear!

[@user-lm8vp3bs2e]

Faboulous video as always. That walks a bit too long for my dodgey legs but I enjoyed watching you do it, thanks

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Darren. The great thing with the Ullswater Way is that you can break it down into shorter sections, and use the steamer to get back! All the best.

[@user-sg7zk2jh5h]

Enjoyed part 2.How many gates did you have to go through on this leg?

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! Went through a lot of gates - maybe somewhere around 30?!