Pooley Bridge
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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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Your guide to 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.
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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1863 Restaurant with Rooms
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Café
Granny Dowbekin's Café & Restaurant
A riverside café and restaurant beside Pooley Bridge, serving homemade breakfasts, lunches, cakes and afternoon tea.
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Attraction
Lakeland Boat Hire
A seasonal boat-hire base at Rivermouth on Ullswater, offering rowing boats and motor boats a short walk from Pooley Bridge.
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Park Foot Holiday Park
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Practical planning
Make the most of Pooley Bridge
Quick answers for choosing when to go, shaping your stay and getting there without the guesswork.
Best time to visit
May to October has the widest boat and bus choice; spring and autumn offer beautiful scenery with fewer peak-season crowds.
Plan it well
Parking is limited at peak times, so use buses or arrive early. Book cruises and accommodation ahead in summer. Lakeside and fell routes require appropriate footwear and weather awareness.
Getting there
Pooley Bridge is reached by the A592 from Penrith and has regular bus links, with seasonal variations. Penrith is the nearest mainline railway station. Ullswater steamers provide useful lake connections.
Guide checked and reviewed July 2026Local details can change, so check live travel and opening information before setting off.