St Olaf's Church, Wasdale – Tongue Pot, Lake District loop from Wasdale Head

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St Olaf's Church, Wasdale – Tongue Pot, Lake District loop from Wasdale Head

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St Olaf's Church, Wasdale – Tongue Pot, Lake District loop from Wasdale Head

01:39

5.42km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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151 m

The Wasdale Head Inn

Highlight • Pub

Very delicious food

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255 m

St Olaf's Church, Wasdale

Highlight • Religious Site

A belief that the roof beams came from a Viking longship may have lead to the dedication to St Olaf, the patron saint of Norway in 1974. One can imagine …

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259 m

Fell & Rock Climbing Club War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Pretty cool. There a sign on the side showing its history

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2.73 km

Tongue Pot, Lake District

Highlight • Natural Monument

cool your heels here or nearby

Tip by

5.28 km

Sheep

Highlight • Natural

5.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

1.32 km

Surfaces

2.49 km

1.59 km

1.32 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 14 November

7°C

4°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Eskdale Fairy Pools

A gorgeous spot for a dip, get there early to avoid the crowds

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St Olaf's Church, Wasdale – Tongue Pot, Lake District loop from Wasdale Head

The Wasdale Head Inn

St Olaf's Church, Wasdale

Fell & Rock Climbing Club War Memorial

Tongue Pot, Lake District

Sheep

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