8. Around Wastwater
Wastwater, England’s deepest lake, lies in Wasdale to the west of the National Park. The view from the south-western end of the lake near the youth hostel was voted Britain’s Favourite View by television viewers in 2007. The view takes in the lake with the mountains of Yewbarrow, Great Gable and Lingmell behind. It forms the basis for the National Park’s logo. Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, lies at the top of Lingmell.
Wasdale Head
This village lies at the very north eastern end of the lake and has a pub, a few houses and the tiny church of St Olaf. The road there is narrow and single-track so drive carefully.
Nether Wasdale
The tiny village of Nether Wasdale is to the west of the lake and has two pubs.
Around Eskdale
The beautiful Eskdale valley includes villages like Santon Bridge and Boot. There’s also the Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway. There are several pubs and a few local shops.
Ravenglass
On the west coast of Cumbria, Ravenglass is the only coastal town in the National Park. There is a shingle beach and fishermen’s cottages looking out over the estuary.
Ennerdale Water
Ennerdale Water is the only lake which does not have a road running along its full length.
Useful links
- 19. Dalegarth to St Catherine's Church, Eskdale - Miles without Stiles route
- 20. Walls Drive, Ravenglass - Miles without Stiles route
- 21. Ravenglass to Saltcoats - Miles without Stiles route
- 22. Calder Bridge - Miles without Stiles route
- 23. Bleach Green, Ennerdale - Miles without Stiles route
- 24. Ennerdale Forest Road - Miles without Stiles route
Next stop
Whistlestop map
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