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Wastwater -  Britain’s Favourite view!

Wast water, or Wastwater in the Wasdale valley was voted "Britains favourite view" in a 2007 television survey and any visitor there would have to agree. It is a remote and unspoilt wilderness owned by the National Trust, and is overlooked by England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike. On the south-east side of the lake are the Screes, which rise from the lake almost 200 feet. The area around Wastwater provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Wastwater holiday accommodation listed below.

Wastwater cottages and self catering holiday accommodation around Wastwater, in the Lake District.

Wastwater - Points of Interest

Grid Ref: NY 105 150

Map:  Explorer map OL6

Stats: 3.1 miles long and ½ mile wide

Villages: Boot, Eskdale, Ambleside, Ennerdale Bridge, Whitehaven, Egremont, Ravenglass, Coniston

Fells:       Scafell, Scafell Pike, Great End, Great Gable, Bow Fell, Crinkle Crags

Lakes:    Ennerdale, Devoke Water

View on Map: Wastwater on a map

More info: Wastwater Tourist Info

Things to do:  Wastwater

Nearest Bus Stop: Whitehaven

Nearest Train:  Whitehaven

Wastwater

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Things do around Wastwater

Attractions around Wastwater: Wastwater! Enchanting and breathtaking. The Screes loom up from the lake shore, and the views towards Wasdale Head up the valley are spectacular. The highest fells in the lakes overlook Wastwater, including the 2 highest mountains in England, Scafell Pike and Scafell.

Wasdale Head is a popular if remote spot, and the nearby villages of Eskdale and Boot are also familiar lake district landmarks. It is also possible to catch the Ravenglass and Eskdale miniature railway from Boot to the picturesque coastal village of  Ravenglass.

We are always looking to improve the information we have on Wastwater in the Lake District. If you would like to contribute information or photos on Wastwater in Cumbria, or you would like to advertise your Wastwater holiday accommodation, please contact us. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please note our terms of use.

Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Wastwater area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Eskdale, Boot, Wasdale Head, Holmrook and Coniston.

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