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Wast Water

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Wast Water

Name: Wast Water
Rating: 2

Recommended by 48 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

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Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. The Mill Café – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

8.34km

02:11

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wast Water – The Mill Café loop from Boot

8.98km

02:25

100m

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wast Water – Seatallan Summit loop from Boot

11.2km

04:12

620m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Alex Foxfield

January 11, 2021

It is from the western and southern banks of Wast Water that a view, often cited as England's favourite, will enchant anyone who visits. Framed perfectly by the lake below, Yewbarrow on the left and Lingmell on the right, is the striking squat pyramid of Great Gable. It is this view, above all others in the national park, that the Lake District chose as their logo.

Wast Water is England's deepest lake and forms the centrepiece of, arguably, its most spectacular valley. Around this spot are numerous places for a picnic or for a dip in the lake. The view of the Wast Water Screes to the east is not bad either! The prow-like rise of nearby Yewbarrow makes for an enticing ascent.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. The Mill Café – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

2. Wast Water – The Mill Café loop from Boot

3. Wast Water – Seatallan Summit loop from Boot

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