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North West England

Wast Water – Nether Wasdale and Wast Water loop from Wast Water

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Wast Water – Nether Wasdale and Wast Water loop from Wast Water

Moderate

4.6

(5)

27

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Wast Water – Nether Wasdale and Wast Water loop from Wast Water

02:20

8.81km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.07 km for 59 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

442 m

View of Wast Water

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Great vantage point and shelter to view the screes and Wast Water.

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2

717 m

Wast Water

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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, …

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3

1.52 km

Parking Area Near Lake District Mountains

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Plenty of space but no overnights

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4

4.02 km

Church Stile Farm Campsite

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5

5.09 km

The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop

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Standing on the banks of the river Irt with working waterwheel and millrace running through the heart of the building, the Sawmill cafe and farm shop is a great place …

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6

5.19 km

The Mill Café

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Beautiful cafe carved out an old mill. You can still see the mill in action and the brook passing underneath the cafe floor.

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7

6.10 km

Nether Wasdale and Wast Water

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7.86 km

Low Wood

Forest

B

8.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.92 km

358 m

111 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

2.58 km

2.01 km

905 m

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Friday 29 May

18°C

9°C

21 %

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