LakeHidden gem

Devoke Water

Eskdale, North West England

A remote moorland tarn, the largest in the western fells.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Devoke Water sits on open moor above Eskdale with big sky and almost no one around. There is a rough track and walking route up from the road. A rowing boat hire runs on the lake in season.

Good to know

  • Navigation is poor in cloud, take a map
  • Combine with the Eskdale railway
Getting there
Rough track from the road, walk in
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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