Patterdale to Pooley Bridge Walk

Route Description for Patterdale to Pooley Bridge Walk

Walking the Patterdale to Pooley Bridge Trail is a popular Lake District activity for those who want a bit of a longer distance route with stunning views of surrounding fells and the blue expanse of Ullswater. Setting out from the trailhead just outside Patterdale, the route will lead you to the northeast across Goldrill Brack to begin the steep climb uphill across the undulating Lake District landscape. Here, you will traverse a grassy ridgeline along the summits of Beda Head and Alan Crag before descending the hillside toward the edge of Ullswater. As you continue along the edge of the scenic lake, you will traverse the lower slopes of several rugged fells that include Bonscale Pike and Arthur’s Pike before skirting around the summit of Heughscar Hill on the way to Pooley Bridge. Upon reaching the end of the trail, you can spend some time exploring the charming village while waiting for your ride, or take the bus back to the trailhead where you began.