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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

01:12

19.4km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 108 m for 59 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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137 m

The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop

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Standing on the banks of the river Irt with working waterwheel and millrace running through the heart of the building, the Sawmill cafe and farm shop is a great place …

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2.59 km

Lakeside Road by Wast Water

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Nice road with incredible views, although at times the road may be covered by small streams, go slower on those as they can be slippery

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2.94 km

View of Wast Water

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Great vantage point and shelter to view the screes and Wast Water.

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3.21 km

Wast Water

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It is from the western and southern banks of Wast Water that a view, often cited as England's favourite, will enchant anyone who visits. Framed perfectly by the lake below, …

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3.57 km

Wast Water, Lake District

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8.17 km

Wasdale Head Car Park

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Great place to start your adventure. Get there early as gets full quick. This is FREE car park. Please remember to put some coins in the collection boxes.

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9.78 km

View of Wast Water

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12.8 km

Wast Water Scenic Road

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Remote and ever so picturesque. It's worth taking the northern road to the Lake from Nether Wasdale and then riding along the Lake before heading back toward Eskdale.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

1.27 km

111 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

17°C

9°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Nether Wasdale

The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop

Lakeside Road by Wast Water

View of Wast Water

Wast Water

Wast Water, Lake District

Wasdale Head Car Park

View of Wast Water

Wast Water Scenic Road

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