Egremont (north)
Wild wanders:
A lollipop shaped family wildlife walk
A magical family journey begins from Egremont, leading you along the winding banks of the beautiful River Ehen to the tranquil Longlands Lake, where you can download an additional family friendly Tale Trail map as you circle the lake. Keep your eyes peeled for playful otters, darting kingfishers, and diving dippers along the way. This lollipop-shaped adventure promises nature spotting, storytelling, and special moments in this riverside paradise.
Walk details
Location: River Ehen, Egremont
Length: 3.8 miles | 6.1km
Time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr
Difficulty: Easy
Accessibility: Fairly flat with steps and gates, can get muddy
Transport: Bus 30 from Maryport to Egremont
Parking: Pay & display car parks at
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Refreshments: A chippy, coffee shops & pubs can all be found in the town centre, plus a great ice cream shop called Hartley’s on Church St.
Stay safe by the stream
Please read our safety guide and disclaimer by clicking on the links below:
Download high res map and walk instructions below
You can walk along the unique River Ehen (home to our very special Freshwater Pearl Mussels) all the way to Longlands Lake, where you can then use our family Tale Trail map to explore the lake. There’s plenty to engage older children and the ice cream at the end is always a hit!
Philippa Chadwick, Project Officer
Walk gallery
Downloads
Map of the walk and instructions
Family Tale Trail map - Longlands Lake
Komoot route plan for this walk
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