Cumbria

Pooley Bridge

Pooley Bridge is a small village at the northern end of Ullswater in the Lake District, offering steamboat cruises and access to Helvellyn and the surrounding fells. The village is a quiet alternative to the busier southern lakes.

7 walks16 pubs & cafes

Photo: M.Woolley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Taking your dog to Pooley Bridge

Dog walks: 7
Dog-friendly pubs & cafes: 16
Nearest vet: 2.8 miles
Nearby towns: 3

Walks from Pooley BridgeSee all 7 walks

Walk · Coastal

Ullswater and Aira Force Waterfall

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria

5.5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead

The Ullswater and Aira Force walk is a 5.5-mile circular route combining the lakeside paths of Ullswater with the 65-foot Aira Force waterfall and Victorian woodland garden. Suitable for all dog sizes. The Ullswater Steamers accept dogs and offer a one-way return option.

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Walk · Riverside/Canal

Aira Force

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria

4.5 mi · Moderate

Aira Force near Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, Cumbria is a National Trust waterfall walk, officially rated Moderate. The 4.5-mile circular route through Gowbarrow Park includes steep drops, steps and uneven fell paths. Sheep graze nearby, so keep dogs on a lead or under close control. A shorter there-and-back to the lower falls is also possible.

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Walk · Parkland

Lowther Park

Penrith, Cumbria

3 mi · Moderate · Off-lead

Lowther Park near Penrith, Cumbria is the free, open parkland and former deer park around Lowther Castle, distinct from the paid Lowther Castle & Gardens attraction. Walking routes cover undulating grassland and estate tracks, including a link to the 7.5-mile Ullswater Way loop. A free-roaming cattle herd means dogs stay on a lead unless no livestock is present.

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Pubs & cafesSee all 16 places