Ennerdale is the most westerly of the lakes, and the most remote, so it offers, even in high season, a place to escape. It is a deep glacial lake, 2.5 miles long 3/4 mile wide and 148 feet deep. The water is exceptionally clear, and contains a variety of fish. It currently serves as a reservoir for the coastal towns of West Cumbria, and is the only lake that does not have a road running alongside it.