St. Olaf's Church
The smallest church near the deepest lake and the highest mountain in England.
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St. Olaf's Church Details
St Olaf's Church in Wasdale Head, Cumbria, is one of England's smallest churches. The earliest record of the church is from 1550, though it probably predates this, as the beams are said to come from a Viking longship. In the churchyard are the graves of many climbers who have died on the surrounding fells. The churchwardens' staves have a Herdwick ram's head on one, and a ewe's head on the other. The south window has small leaded panes with a stained glass image of Napes Needle and the quotation "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my strength". The window is a memorial to members of the Fell & Rock Climbing Club who gave their lives in World War I. The church is open to visitors in the daytime. As well as a Visitors Book at the back of the church, a Prayer Book is kept near the front where Prayer Requests may be written. Services are held at major festivals such as Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, and most Sundays throughout British Summer Time. Grid Reference: NY 18852 08679 Address (near): Wasdale Head, CA20 1EX, UK
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Wasdale Campsite
One of the four campsites run by the National Trust.
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Scafell Pike
Rising 3,209 feet (978 meters) above sea level, Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and a popular hiker's destination with many routes to the summit.
