Towns & cities · North West England
Elterwater
Elterwater — village in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Elterwater is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.4342°, -3.0377°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Elterwater is a village in the English Lake District and the county of Cumbria. The village lies half a mile (800 m) north-west of the lake of Elter Water, from which it derives its name. Both are situated in the valley of Great Langdale. Elterwater Bridge is a Grade II listed structure dating to at least the 18th century.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4342, -3.0377
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q599760 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Elterwater (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Elterwater Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Elterwater Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Elterwater Hostel
Hostels · 0.1 km
The Fort
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Langdale Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 0.4 km
Toc H Hostel
Hostels · 0.6 km
Langdale War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Elter Water
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
YHA Langdale
Hostels · 1.1 km
Baysbrown Farm
Campsites · 1.4 km
Colwith Force
Waterfalls · 1.6 km
Copt Howe Artwork Carvings
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Elterwater is a village located in North West England. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Elterwater
81 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Elterwater →
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Flagship📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Stickle Tarn
Stickle Tarn — lake near Harrison Stickle, Langdale, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Angle Tarn
Angle Tarn — lake to the north of Bowfell, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Elterwater Bridge
Elterwater Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint
Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Harrison Stickle
Harrison Stickle — mountain in United Kingdom.
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Harrison Stickle
Harrison Stickle — Named summit at 735.3 m.
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Loughrigg Tarn
Loughrigg Tarn — lake in the Lake District, Cumbria, England.
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Pike of Blisco
Pike of Blisco — mountain in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Pike of Stickle
Pike of Stickle is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Mountains & hills · North West England
Pike of Stickle
Pike of Stickle — Named summit at 708.4 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Rossett Pike
Rossett Pike — mountain in United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4Historic bridges · North West England
Elterwater Bridge
Elterwater Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Elterwater Hostel
Elterwater Hostel — a hostel in england north west.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
The Fort
The Fort — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint
Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Elterwater
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Elterwater Hostel
Elterwater Hostel — a hostel in england north west.
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YHA Langdale
YHA Langdale — a hostel in england north west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Baysbrown Farm
Baysbrown Farm — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Tarn Foot Farm Campsite
Tarn Foot Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Golden Rule Hotel
Golden Rule Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 4Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll
Holbeck Ghyll is a restaurant located in Windermere, Cumbria, England. "The late 19th century building was once Lord Lonsdale's hunting lodge and only became a hotel in the 1970s. It won a Michelin st
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Holbeck Ghyll
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elterwater?
- Elterwater is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9HP), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Elterwater?
- Elterwater — village in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elterwater?
- Drivers can use postcode LA22 9HP.
- Is Elterwater a protected site?
- Yes — Elterwater is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Elterwater free to visit?
- Yes, Elterwater is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elterwater?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9HP. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.