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Wastwater Lakeshore Dog Walk, Wasdale, Lake District

Wastwater Lakeshore Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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England's deepest lake is surrounded by the Lake District's most dramatic screes — the Wastwater Screes plunge 600m vertically into the lake from the fellside. Dogs run free on the lakeshore path and swim in the clear dark water. This out-and-back along the north shore reaches the finest scree viewpoint before returning to Wasdale Head.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterWastwater — England's deepest lake and clearest water
LivestockHerdwick sheep on fell approaches
MudLakeshore path firm; fell approaches boggy
SuitsAll breeds — one of the Lake District's most dramatic lake walks
Best timeAll year — summer for swimming; winter most dramatic

Along the way

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Wastwater ScreesThe Great Screes — 600m of almost vertical scree plunging into the deepest lake in England (79m deep). The reflection of the screes in the water is mesmerising.

The route

Distance6.3 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 44
Climb↑ 198 m
RouteOut and back

A 6.3 km out-and-back dog walk from Wasdale, with 198 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 198 m in total

Before you go

FinishBack where you started
ParkingWasdale Head NT car park, CA20 1EX. Free
By train or busNo service — car required
UnderfootLakeshore path accessible from car park
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