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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Eskdale

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Eskdale

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3.0

(2)

1,971

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Eskdale

01:58

30.4km

390m

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: February 12, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.13 km

Greengate Climb

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8.98 km

High Scales Wood

Forest

9.60 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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9.95 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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10.2 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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15.2 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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16.8 km

View of Wast Water

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19.9 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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30.2 km

Eskdale Stores

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If you need supplies this little shop is the place to go in Eskdale. This place has saved me a number of times when I was running short on snacks or water!

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30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

126 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Eskdale

Greengate Climb

Lakeside Road by Wast Water

View of Wast Water

Wast Water

Wasdale Head Car Park

View of Wast Water

Wast Water Scenic Road

Eskdale Stores

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