Wasdale

Wasdale in Autumn

Towering mountains and the deepest lake in England

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Things to see and do

Cloud inversion over Great Gable in Wasdale

Wasdale in Autumn 

Enjoy an awe-inspiring sense of space and solitude in Wasdale this Autumn

Mountain bikers on a riverside trail in Wasdale

Explore and enjoy 

Soak up the atmosphere at Wasdale with England's deepest lake and tallest mountain. Here you can always find space to relax and, if you're feeling brave, swim.

Views of Scafell Pike

Discover Scafell Pike 

Take on the challenge of England's highest mountain and climb to the top of Scafell Pike for incredible views of Wasdale.

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Wasdale Campsite 

Wasdale Campsite nestles under the Scafell mountain range and is a paradise for those seeking adventure.

Walkers at Wasdale, Cumbria, with the vast expanse of Wastwater in the distance

What's on 

There are ample opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors in Wasdale. We also have a range of Working Holidays and countryside management work where volunteers are very welcome to give us a helping hand.

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Our work

Volunteers repairing a Wasdale path

Caring for our paths  

Planning on walking in Wasdale? Find out some amazing facts about maintaining the paths.

The valley includes a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest and the lake itself is a Special Area of Conservation

The Visitor Management Project 

Hundreds of thousands of people enjoy visiting Wasdale every year. Through our Visitor Management Project we aim to develop excellent facilities, provide clear and engaging visitor information and ensure this landscape will remain special long into the future.

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Get involved

Group of volunteers by the river bank

Wasdale Volunteer Ranger - River Irt 

Make new friends, learn about the River Irt, its ecology and habitats and the endangered Fresh Water Pearl Mussels which live there.

National Trust Ranger and Volunteers working on maintaining the dry stone walls around Wasdale

Working holidays 

Our Rangers work hard to tackle path erosion in the Lake District. Take a look at how they've repaired popular paths and had some help from working holiday volunteers.

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