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New Dungeon Ghyll to Elterwater

12 km · Moderate (Miles without Stiles 'for some') · round walk · starts at New Dungeon Ghyll

Along the Great Langdale valley past a working quarry and down the wooded river to Elterwater, and back.

Terrain

Valley path, rougher in the middle section. The Oak Howe bridge is walkers only for now.

Dogs

The Lake District National Park asks dog walkers to keep dogs on a lead around sheep, especially in lambing season, and near ground-nesting birds in spring and early summer. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: New Dungeon Ghyll, LA22 9JX. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Lake District National Park (Miles without Stiles). Summary in our own words, checked 29 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.