Ennerdale Water facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ennerdale Water |
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| Location | Lake District, Cumbria |
| Coordinates | 54°31′12″N 3°22′34″W / 54.52000°N 3.37611°W |
| Type | natural lake, reservoir |
| Primary inflows | River Liza |
| Primary outflows | River Ehen |
| Basin countries | England |
| Max. length | 4.17 km (2.59 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.28 km (0.80 mi) |
| Surface area | 3 km2 |
| Max. depth | 45 m (150 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 10 km |
| Surface elevation | 113 m |
| Islands | 4 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Ennerdale Water is a beautiful lake located in the western part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It's known for being the most westerly lake in this famous park. This lake was formed by glaciers long ago. It is about 2.5 miles (3.9 kilometers) long and 0.5 to 1 mile (700 to 1,500 meters) wide. Its deepest point is about 150 feet (45 meters). Near the lake's western side, you'll find the small village of Ennerdale Bridge. It's also close to the port of Whitehaven.
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Mysterious Stories and Fun Facts
The Girt Dog of Ennerdale
Imagine a mystery from over 200 years ago! In 1810, a strange animal caused a lot of trouble around Ennerdale. This large creature, called the "Girt Dog of Ennerdale" (Girt means 'Great' in local dialect), killed between 300 and 400 sheep over six months. People hunted it down and eventually killed it.
Today, many people believe this mysterious animal was actually a thylacine. A thylacine is also known as a Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf. These animals looked a bit like a dog with stripes, similar to a tiger. Back in the 1800s, traveling circuses often had "tiger wolves" in their shows. It's thought that one of these thylacines might have escaped and caused all the commotion in Ennerdale. Animal laws were not as strict then, so an escape was quite possible.
Ennerdale in the Spotlight
Even though the Lake District is a popular place for movies, Ennerdale Water has mostly stayed hidden from the cameras. However, one famous film, 28 Days Later (released in 2002), did use the area. The very last scenes of this movie, directed by Danny Boyle, show a wide, amazing view of the lake.
Local Traditions
Every year, during the last week of August, the Ennerdale Show takes place. This event brings local people together. It features displays about farming, fun competitions, and showcases local arts and crafts. It's a great way for the community to celebrate together.
A Famous Proposal
Did you know that a very important person once proposed marriage at Ennerdale Water? In 1973, Bill Clinton asked Hillary to marry him on the banks of this beautiful lake. Bill Clinton later became the President of the United States.
