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Pooley Bridge in Cumbria
A welcoming village at the head of Ullswater

Pooley Bridge

Pooley Bridge sits where the River Eamont leaves Ullswater, offering lake cruises, cafés, accommodation and easy access to the Ullswater Way and northern fells.

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Pooley Bridge sits where the River Eamont leaves Ullswater, offering lake cruises, cafés, accommodation and easy access to the Ullswater Way and northern fells.

The village’s stone streets and landmark bridge create an attractive entrance to the lake. Boat services link Pooley Bridge with Howtown and Glenridding, allowing visitors to combine a cruise with shoreline walking and wider views of the valley.

Pooley Bridge works well for families, walkers and first-time Ullswater visitors. Nearby Dunmallard Hill, riverside paths and the Ullswater Way provide shorter outings, while the village remains close to Penrith and Lowther.

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