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North West England

Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Gosforth

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Gosforth

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1,994

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Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Gosforth

01:53

30.5km

300m

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 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.36 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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2

9.71 km

Wast Water, Lake District

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3

14.3 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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4

15.9 km

View of Wast Water

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5

19.0 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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6

19.6 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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7

19.9 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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20.5 km

High Scales Wood

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9

23.3 km

Greengate Climb

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B

30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

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