Where to park in Ennerdale Bridge 

Ennerdale Bridge is renowned for being one the most remote areas of the Lake District, meaning there are limited roads. There’s only two car parks in the area; one at either end of the valley… 

• Bowness Knott

Situated on the middle shores of Ennerdale Water, Bowness Knott is a free car park with around 90 spaces. No vehicle access is allowed beyond the car park. This spot offers easy access to the lake and surrounding hikes.  

• Bleach Green

Situated on the western tip of Ennerdale Water, this free car park is medium sized and provides easy access to the western end of the lake and walks in the Ennerdale valley. 

• Flat Fell car park

A small car park situated at the head of Nannycatch Road between Ennerdale Bridge and Cleator Moor. It takes around an hour to walk into Ennerdale Bridge from here.