Wast Water

Elevation: 64m (210ft)
Depth: 258ft
Location: Western Lakes

Wast Water is the deepest lake in England and set among the most rugged and grand scenery in the country. On its south east side, the iconic screes fall steeply from 1800 feet, deep into the lake. To the east is Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.

Looking down to Wast Water and the Screes.

Looking down to Wast Water and the Screes.

Voted as Britain’s Favourite View

Voted as Britain’s Favourite View

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