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Wast Water
One of the most dramatic lakes, Wast Water is the region's deepest and is surrounded by mountains.
Plan Around Wast Water
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Wast Water Details
One of the Lake District's most dramatic lakes, Wastwater is the region's deepest at 260 feet and is surrounded by mountains, including Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable, and Scafell Pike, England's highest. No sail or rowboats are allowed, but kayaks and canoes can use the lake, with a maximum of 10 boats on the water at one time. Swimming is also allowed.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wast Water
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2.1 mi away
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.
2.2 mi away
Burnmoor Stone Circles
Five separate stone circles from dating back to 2,000 BC.
2.3 mi away
Mecklin Park cairnfield
This area features a number of burial mounds, standing stones, and possible hut circles.
2.7 mi away
Wasdale Campsite
One of the four campsites run by the National Trust.
