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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Wast Water

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Wast Water

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Wast Water

00:36

9.29km

130m

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 6, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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88 m

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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442 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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717 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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1.52 km

Parking Area Near Lake District Mountains

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Plenty of space but no overnights

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1.64 km

Greendale Bridge

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The little stone bridge in Greendale crosses the Greendale Gill above Wast Water.

This is also the finish point for the Joss Naylor Challenge. This route starts at Pooley Bridge …

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5.47 km

Kidbeck How Summit Cairn

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Kidbeck How 111.8m P26 (367ft)
(Hill ID: 504026) [JNSA 24016]
Lake District National Park Definitive List summit.
County of Cumberland Definitive List summit.

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6.10 km

Wasdale Fundamental Benchmark (FBM)

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Wasdale FBM
Lake District NP Definitive List summit
Lake District National Park Trig Pillar
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9.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

10°C

92 %

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Wast Water

Lakeside Road by Wast Water

View of Wast Water

Wast Water

Parking Area Near Lake District Mountains

Greendale Bridge

Kidbeck How Summit Cairn

Wasdale Fundamental Benchmark (FBM)

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