What is Ullswater?
Q: What is Ullswater?
A: Ullswater is the second largest lake in the English Lake District. It is about nine miles (14.5 kilometres) long and 0.75 miles (1,200 m), wide with a maximum depth of slightly more than 60 metres (197 ft).
Q: How was Ullswater formed?
A: Ullswater was formed after the last ice age when a glacier scooped out the valley floor and then retreated, leaving behind a deepened section that became a lake. Three separate glaciers were involved in its formation.
Q: Where is Glenridding located?
A: Glenridding is located at the southern end of Ullswater and it is popular with tourists of all kinds due to its proximity to England's third highest mountain, Helvellyn, and other challenging peaks nearby.
Q: What can be found at Pooley Bridge?
A: Pooley Bridge is located at the northern end of Ullswater and it has a narrow 16th-century bridge that straddles the River Eamont as it flows out of Ullswater. It also overlooks Dunmallard Hill which was once an Iron Age fort site.
Q: What can be found on the western side of Ullswater?
A: On the western side of Ullswater there is Aira force waterfall and near there you can find The Brackenrigg Inn which overlooks sweeping views of the dramatic landscape around it.
Q: How wide is Ullwater?
A:Ullwater has a width of 0.75 miles (1,200 m).
