Over Water is a secluded lake in the northern part of the Lake District National Park. It lies at an altitude of 188 meters and was artificially enlarged by a dam in 1904 to serve as a drinking water reservoir for Wigton—a function it fulfilled until October 2022. The surrounding area offers beautiful views of the water and the surrounding hills such as Binsey, Great Cockup, and Longlands Fell.

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Nej

September 7, 2022

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Over Water is a beautiful, remote tarn nestled beneath the fells of Binsey, Great Cockup and Longlands.

Iris Joschko

October 15, 2021

Cycling

Quiet road with a very pretty view

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Over Water – Binsey Summit loop from Bassenthwaite Lake

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Elevation 200 m

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Wednesday 15 April

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15 %

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Location: Ireby And Uldale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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