Wastwater
Seascale, Cumbria, England
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Description
Carved into the landscape by a glacier, Wastwater (or Wast Water, depending who you ask), holds the bragging rights for the title of ‘deepest lake in England’ – and is one of The Lake District, Cumbria’s best-known wild-swimming spots. Owned by the National Trust, the lake also enjoys seclusion, with access being from along the A595, which hugs Cumbria’s western coast. Accessible by a remote road and with a circular lake walk available, the feeling of rugged wilderness is hard to beat.
Getting There
A park and ride bus runs from Ravenglass to Wasdale Head from end of May to beginning of September. Limited parking in Wasdale. National Trust car park at the head of the lake or limited parking by the road - if parking by the side of the road please park responsibly and don't block access.
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Firkat
Cold and spectacular. Highly recommended swim. We wanted to park at Over Beck NT car park but it was full. Thankfully the field next to it was open for parking with an honesty box - £5, take cash. The beach there was just across the road making access easy & we had it to ourselves. An iconic Lane District swim.
HeadupSwimmer
Perfect swim spot
Yorkshireman_in_Michigan
An amazing place to swim. Cold and deep with magnificent scenery. Either swim across to the screes and back or swim the whole length then refresh at Wasdale Head pub! I celebrated my 40th birthday with a swim here.
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