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Wasdale Campsite – Wastewater from Illgill Head Loop from Nether Wasdale

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Wasdale Campsite – Wastewater from Illgill Head Loop from Nether Wasdale

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April 20, 2021

Wasdale Campsite – Wastewater from Illgill Head Loop from Nether Wasdale

Hard

05:12

15.2km

2.9km/h

630m

620m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Guest House

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877 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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1.55 km

View of the Wasdale Screes

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There are many tremendous viewpoints for Wast Water and the famous north west-facing aspect of the Illgill Head and Whin Rigg ridge. This is known as the Screes and it …

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3.19 km

View of Wast Water and Yewbarrow

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Yewbarrow is steep but worth the effort. Brilliant views of Wast Water and the surrounding fells. I ascended Yewbarrow via Bell Rib which is a grade 1 scramble. I then …

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4.85 km

Wasdale Campsite & Lake Head Car Park

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A great little camp site that's very central to some amazing walks. The hike to the highest point in England, Scafell Pike, at 3,209 feet (978 m), can be started from here.

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8.38 km

Illgill Head

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Illgill Head is a Wainwright Fell that I've hiked 3 times. Once in beautiful sunshine, once in the dark and most recently in a glorious summer haze. It never disappoints. …

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