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Villages · North West England

Pooley Bridge

In or near Penruddock.

Pooley Bridge — a village in scotland lowlands.

Direction sign at the crossroads east of Pooley Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4282767

Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.7 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pooley Bridge is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a gateway to the surrounding countryside and offers a blend of scenic views and local amenities. The village is characterised by its picturesque bridge over the River Eamont, contributing to its charm. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of rural Scottish settlements.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6108, -2.8152
Parish
Barton and Pooley Bridge
Postcode
CA10 2NQ
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Penrith (North Lakes)6.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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OS Bench Mark - geograph.org.uk - 7038953📷 7

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1863 Ullswater

1863 Ullswater — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

Free1863ullswater.co.uk
Leaping Salmon Weather Vane - Pooley Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3275315📷 5

Military museums · North West England

Ullswater Way

Ullswater Way — a military museum in scotland lowlands.

Direction sign at the crossroads east of Pooley Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4282767📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Hillcroft Park

Hillcroft Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freehillcroftpark.co.uk
Leaping Salmon Weather Vane - Pooley Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3275315📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Millennium Fish Cross

Millennium Fish Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕ullswaterheritage.org
River Eamont - geograph.org.uk - 2942619📷 4

Historic bridges · North West England

Pooley Bridge

Pooley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕ullswaterheritage.org
The lakeside from the steamer jetty, Soulby township, Dacre CP - geograph.org.uk - 279473📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Birkett Memorial

Birkett Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕ullswaterheritage.org

Where to eat & stay near Pooley Bridge

Places to stay

OS Bench Mark - geograph.org.uk - 7038953📷 7

B&Bs · North West England

1863 Ullswater

1863 Ullswater — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

Free1863ullswater.co.uk
Direction sign at the crossroads east of Pooley Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4282767📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Hillcroft Park

Hillcroft Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freehillcroftpark.co.uk
Boat house near Park Foot - geograph.org.uk - 5723580📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Park Foot Camping

Park Foot Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Field boundary line with trees and standing stone - geograph.org.uk - 4317105📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Mill Moor Caravan Park

Mill Moor Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Ullswater at Gale Bay - geograph.org.uk - 3347640📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Park Foot Holiday Park

Park Foot Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freeparkfootullswater.co.uk
Ullswater at Gale Bay - geograph.org.uk - 3347640📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Park Foot Camping

Park Foot Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Ducks In Dacre - geograph.org.uk - 2428751📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables

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Brewery Lane, Penrith New Squares - geograph.org.uk - 4366805📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Two Lions public house and integral stables

Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Board ^ Elbow, Penrith - geograph.org.uk - 3462077📷 6

Historic pubs · North West England

Gloucester Arms

Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

George Hotel Devonshire Street Penrith - geograph.org.uk - 1560122📷 7

Cafés · North West England

Narrowbar Cafe

Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.

narrowbarcafe.co.uk
Langwathby - geograph.org.uk - 259485📷 3

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Langwathby

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Free🐕
Fields north of Grasmere - geograph.org.uk - 3350755📷 7

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Freelakedistrictinns.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pooley Bridge?
Pooley Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2NQ), in the parish of Barton and Pooley Bridge.
What is Pooley Bridge?
Pooley Bridge — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Pooley Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.7 km away. The nearest town is Penruddock. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2NQ.
Is Pooley Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Pooley Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Pooley Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2NQ.