Aira Force
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria ·
Quick answer
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.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
4.5 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
No
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
Aira Force is a National Trust waterfall walk on Ullswater, not a flat park stroll. The full circular route through Gowbarrow Park runs about 4.5 miles, with a well-surfaced start giving way to narrow paths, steep drops and flights of steps once past the falls, plus muddy, bracken-covered fell sections. Sheep and sometimes cattle graze the land, so keep dogs on a short lead and always in sight.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
Main National Trust car park plus two smaller overflow car parks (Park Brow and High Cascades) off the A5091; pay and display, free for NT members.
Get new walks straight to your inbox
We add new dog walks every week. Sign up and we will send the best ones for your area.
Join Woof & Woofer