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Wast Water

Wasdale, United Kingdom

Nature

England’s deepest lake, with scree slopes plunging into it and Great Gable at its head. The road along the shore is a dead end, so it stays quiet.

Nearest town
Wasdale, United Kingdom
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
54.4370, -3.2980
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
  • Hardknott and Wrynose passes (England). Size limits for motorhomes and trailers (length 6.5 m). Alternative: Go round via the A595 coast road.

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Campsites nearby

  • Wasdale CampsiteCampsite
    3 km from Wast Water
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Church Stile Farm And Holiday ParkCampsite
    4 km from Wast Water
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Old Post Office CampsiteCampsite
    6 km from Wast Water
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Seathwaite Farm CampsiteCampsite
    10 km from Wast Water
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Great Langdale CampsiteCampsite
    13 km from Wast Water
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Grizedale Camp SiteCampsite
    22 km from Wast Water
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Wast Water?

Wast Water is in Wasdale, United Kingdom, at GPS 54.4370, -3.2980. It is about 12 km from Ravenglass.

Can you camp near Wast Water?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wasdale Campsite, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 86 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Wast Water?

Wast Water is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake District passes: Kirkstone to Hardknott.

What is there to see near Wast Water?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hardknott Pass (7 km), Honister Pass (10 km), Buttermere (12 km) and Tarn Hows (18 km).

When is the best time to visit Wast Water?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)