Birks Bridge — Attraction in England

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Birks Bridge is an absolute gem in the Lake District and one of the highlights of our trip. We parked at the small Birks Bridge car park (just off the road between Seathwaite and Wrynose Pass) which is very handy and only a short walk down to the river. The setting is just beautiful – ancient stone bridge, woodland surroundings and the sound of the river running through the valley.

On a hot day this place really comes alive. The water is crystal clear and so refreshing – perfect for a dip. There are shallow pools where little ones can paddle safely, and further along there are much deeper spots for proper swimming if you’re feeling brave. I had a long swim and it was honestly one of the most enjoyable wild swims I’ve had in the Lakes.

It’s easy enough to reach: from the car park you cross over the bridge and follow the short paths down to the riverbanks. The views are lovely in every direction, and because it’s a bit tucked away it feels quiet and unspoilt compared to some of the busier spots.

If you’re looking for a peaceful place to cool off, surrounded by nature with the option of both shallow splashing areas and deep water swimming, Birks Bridge is perfect. Important note: the way to get there is extremely narrow. You can find yourself reverse for one or two minutes just to let the car coming along to go through. If you have fear of heights I will not recommend driving there. 40 minutes from Coniston and most of the road is a single pass road which can be very tricky and...

Lovely place. Always quiet and peaceful when I have been. Free parking nearby. Plenty of walking either through the forest (some paths are not so clear and can be very boggy, good navigational skills needed) or up the surrounding hills. Also, further down the valley there is a lovely pub called the Newfield Inn that serves great home cooked food, the best burger and chips I've ever had! The roads in are all single track and some can be fairly difficult so I'd advise only confident drivers to make...

Nice spot if you are passing (or nearby) but it's not somewhere I would choose as a destination particularly. There is a good car park nearby (free) and then a short walk to the bridge itself, but it was busy and crowded, so photos of the actual bridge area not possible.

Walk a little further along the road and there are a couple of decent photo...