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North West England

Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head

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Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head

00:58

16.1km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

73 m

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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2

4.68 km

Wast Water, Lake District

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3

4.75 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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4

5.03 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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5

5.31 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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6

5.66 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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7

8.08 km

Saw Mill Cafe

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8

14.5 km

View of Wast Water

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B

16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

195 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

28°C

16°C

34 %

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