Wasdale
Towering mountains and the deepest lake in England
Wasdale in Winter
Refresh yourself in the stillness of Wasdale this winter: walk in the woods, climb the fells or just enjoy the view.
Wasdale
Overview
Towering mountains and the deepest lake in England
Wasdale is a remote farming community surrounded by spectacular fells and dramatic wilderness. The fells have been an inspiration for mountaineers, climbers and poets for decades and remain a magnificent setting for an adventure to suit everyone.
The Wasdale fells are also home to important wildlife habitats and the lake of Wastwater is so special it has been designated a special area of conservation.
So, come and see for yourself - climb a fell, take your dog for a walk in Low Wood or explore the shores of Wastwater. You can even come and volunteer with our Rangers and help improve our wildlife habitats.
However you chose to enjoy Wasdale please spare a thought for the people, animals and plants that live here. Please take your litter away with you- there are no bins in the wild.
- Telephone
- 01946726064
- wasdale@nationaltrust.org.uk
Wasdale
How to get here
- Address
- Lake Head car park, near Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1EX
- By cycle
- The nearest Sustrans national cycling route is route 72 along the Cumbrian coast from Kendal to Silloth. There are a number of mountain biking opportunities in the Wasdale area and around Gosforth and Nether Wasdale.
- By train
- Nearest train station is Seascale.
- By road
- Wasdale 5 miles east of A595, turning at Gosforth.
- Parking: At Lake Head (OS: NY 182075) and Overbeck (OS: NY 168068) for Wasdale small car park (OS: NY 127038) for Nether Wasdale
Wasdale
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Wasdale
Opening times
Wasdale
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01946726064
- wasdale@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Lake Head car park, near Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1EX