Elterwater

Location : Great Langdale – Hawkshead – Ambleside

Grid Ref : NY 335042

Elterwater from the east ridge of Lingmoor Fell. Photo by Ann Bowker

Elterwater is a small lake that lies half a mile (800 m) south-east of the village of the same name. Both are situated in valley of Great Langdale. Only a quarter of the houses in Elterwater are permanently occupied, the rest being holiday cottages.

The river Brathay which provides outflow from Elterwater, flows south to join Lake Windermere, near Ambleside.

Elterwater and Lingmoor. Photo by Dave Brown.

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