Eskdale

Western Lakes & Coast · Valley

Eskdale is the green western valley of the River Esk, running from the high passes (Hardknott, with its Roman fort) down to Ravenglass. The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway — La’al Ratty — rattles t...

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About Eskdale

Eskdale is the green western valley of the River Esk, running from the high passes (Hardknott, with its Roman fort) down to Ravenglass. The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway — La’al Ratty — rattles through with steam and diesel. It is gentler than Wasdale, still wild at the head.

Boot, Eskdale Green and the Woolpack Inn are the social map; Scafell and Slight Side close the skyline.

Famous for

  • La’al Ratty narrow-gauge railway
  • Hardknott Roman fort
  • Stanley Ghyll waterfall
  • Gateway to Scafell from the west

Lakes & water nearby

Fells & mountains

  • Scafell
  • Slight Side
  • Harter Fell
  • Illgill Head
  • Whin Rigg

Walks from here

  • Stanley Ghyll Force 1–1.5 hrs

    Wooded gorge waterfall from Dalegarth; slippery after rain.

  • Harter Fell from George IV 3–4 hrs

    Rocky little mountain with Eskdale and Duddon views.

  • The big Eskdale mountain day; quieter than the Wasdale Pike route.

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Places to eat, stay, shop and visit

Bower House Inn
Pubs & Wine Bars

Bower House Inn

Bower House Inn is a pub in Eskdale, in the Eskdale area of the Lake District. There is outdoor seat...

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Woolpack Inn
Pubs & Wine Bars

Woolpack Inn

Woolpack Inn is a pub in Eskdale, in the Eskdale area of the Lake District. A local pint stop for wa...

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Hollins Farm Campsite
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Hollins Farm Campsite

Farm camping in Eskdale near Eskdale Green, a quieter neighbour to Fisherground. Green fields, fells...

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