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North West England

Wast Water – View of the Wasdale Screes loop from Wast Water

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Wast Water – View of the Wasdale Screes loop from Wast Water

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Wast Water – View of the Wasdale Screes loop from Wast Water

00:26

7.48km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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78 m

View of Wast Water

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

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353 m

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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704 m

Wast Water, Lake District

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1.03 km

View of the Wasdale Screes

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There are many tremendous viewpoints for Wast Water and the famous north west-facing aspect of the Illgill Head and Whin Rigg ridge. This is known as the Screes and it …

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2.66 km

View of Wast Water and Yewbarrow

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Yewbarrow is steep but worth the effort. Brilliant views of Wast Water and the surrounding fells. I ascended Yewbarrow via Bell Rib which is a grade 1 scramble. I then …

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3.70 km

View of Wast Water

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7

3.74 km

Scafell Massif

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6.85 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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7.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.43 km

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7.43 km

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Thursday 28 May

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