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Wast Water, Wasdale Head

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#12 of 74 in Nature in Cumbria
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Wast Water or Wastwater () is a lake located in Wasdale, a valley in the western part of the Lake District National Park, England. The lake is almost 3 miles (4.8 km) long and more than one-third mile (500 m) wide. It is a glacial lake, formed in a glacially 'over-deepened' valley. It is the deepest lake in England at 258 feet (79 m). The surface of the lake is about 200 feet (60 m) above sea level, while its bottom is over 50 feet (15 m) below sea level. It is owned by the National Trust.

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  • one of the best places to go paddle boarding and swimming will definitely be returning, free parking too 
    one of the best places to go paddle boarding and swimming will definitely be returning, free parking too  more »
  • Two great fells that give you a fantastic view of the big fells . Not a massive effort to get onto the ridge, not too boggy and easy to navigate . We set off from the Bowerhouse Inn. Great day 
    Two great fells that give you a fantastic view of the big fells . Not a massive effort to get onto the ridge, not too boggy and easy to navigate . We set off from the Bowerhouse Inn. Great day  more »
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  • Absolutely stunning! The most magnificent scenery and in complete contrast to the main lakes. No tacky shops or too many people. The pictures speak for themselves.
  • Amazing place for photographers , it's a dreamy location when the wind is near to nill- when place turns reflective . The photos and videos can only explain half of what we actually saw 😊 Place of Beauty indeed .

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