Lakes · North West England
Wast Water
In or near Boot.
Wast Water — a lake in england north west.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth · 5.3 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wast Water SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wasdale Screes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wast Water is a lake located in North-West England, situated within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. It is noted for being the deepest lake in England, reaching depths of over 70 metres. The lake is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, including the Scafell range, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. Wast Water is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, reflecting its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4417, -3.2949
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634705 (CC BY 4.0)
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Hostels · 2.2 km
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Wast Water
England's deepest lake — 79m deep, iconic view, popular wild swim.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Illgill Head
Illgill Head — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 604 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Illgill Head (summit)
Illgill Head (summit) — Named summit at 608.8 m.
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YHA Wasdale Hall
YHA Wasdale Hall — a hostel in england north west.
Where to eat & stay near Wast Water
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Wasdale Hall
YHA Wasdale Hall — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wasdale Campsite
Wasdale Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wasdale Head Campsite
Wasdale Head Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
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Church Stile Farm And Holiday Park
Church Stile Farm And Holiday Park — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Eskdale Campsite
Eskdale Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Fisherground Campsite
Fisherground Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Blacksmiths Arms
Blacksmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Church House Public House
Church House Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: sandwich;lunch.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wast Water?
- Wast Water is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Wast Water?
- Wast Water — a lake in england north west.
- How do I get to Wast Water?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 5.3 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4417°, -3.2949°.
- Is Wast Water a protected site?
- Yes — Wast Water is part of the Wast Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wasdale Screes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wast Water?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 5.3 km away.