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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

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North West England

View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

00:54

8.56km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

112 m

Saw Mill Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

2

2.53 km

Lakeside Road by Wast Water

Highlight • Trail

Nice road with incredible views, although at times the road may be covered by small streams, go slower on those as they can be slippery

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3

2.88 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

4

3.16 km

Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

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, …

Tip by

5

3.96 km

Parking Area Near Lake District Mountains

Highlight • Parking

Plenty of space but no overnights

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6

4.08 km

Greendale Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The little stone bridge in Greendale crosses the Greendale Gill above Wast Water.

This is also the finish point for the Joss Naylor Challenge. This route starts at Pooley Bridge …

Tip by

7

4.56 km

Buckbarrow

Highlight • Summit

8

7.65 km

Wasdale Fundamental Benchmark (FBM)

Highlight • Monument

Wasdale FBM
Lake District NP Definitive List summit
Lake District National Park Trig Pillar
W

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B

8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

905 m

< 100 m

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