Just a 10 minute walk from Woodend lies Devoke Water. It is the largest, and one of the highest, tarns in the Lake District, and lies on the Fell, half a mile to the west of the road between Ulpha and Eskdale. It is at an altitude of 770 feet (223m), has a depth of 46 feet, and is almost a mile in length. It is a paradise for fishermen and close enough for a short walk or forms the start of a circular walk which runs back along the fell road towards the Woodend Gate returning back down the road to the cottages. Within twenty minutes walking you can be at the top of Devoke Seat where, on a clear day, you have a 360 degree panoramic view that includes Devoke Water, the Langdales, the coast and the Isle of Man. On the higher ground of Water and Rough Crag to the north there are lovely views up Eskdale and the Scafell range. Devoke Water itself houses brown trout and perch for the fisherman with fishing rights held by Millom Anglers and licences are available. As well as offering excellent walking Devoke Water has a number of ancient bronze age settlements. However for the walker it is the peaceful surroundings and great views which attract – something unusual on such a large expanse of water.