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The River Brathay, synonymous with its meandering calms near Elter Water, embarks on a journey from the fells to the east of Little Langdale to the popular shores of Windermere at Waterhead, near Ambleside. The Brathay may not be sizeable in length but what it lacks here, it makes up for in other ways, especially as it passes through some beautiful countryside, taking in the sights of valley, tarn, ford, weir and waterfall. Most of the river’s length cannot be walked as there are limited paths that lie parallel to or near its banks. There are some sections at Colwith Force, Elter Water, Skelwith Force and Skelwith Bridge that offer relaxed, peaceful walking and, in particular, some interesting photographic opportunities. (read more)