Wasdale: Scafell Pike, Wast Water and the Birthplace of Rock Climbing
North West, England
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Wasdale: Scafell Pike, Wast Water and the Birthplace of Rock Climbing
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Wasdale holds England's highest mountain and its deepest lake in the same view: Scafell Pike at 978m, and Wast Water at 79m deep, with the Screes falling 600m straight into it. The Wasdale Head Inn at the head of the valley is where British rock climbing began.
Required Activities
1
of 4
Climb Scafell Pike (978m), England's highest mountain, from Wasdale Head
2
of 4
Stand on the shore of Wast Water, England's deepest lake at 79m, where the Screes fall 600m into the water and a 2007 poll chose the view as Britain's favourite
3
of 4
Have a drink at the Wasdale Head Inn, the birthplace of British rock climbing
4
of 4
Walk to St Olaf's at Wasdale Head, England's smallest parish church
Climb Scafell Pike (978m), England's highest mountain, from Wasdale Head
Stand on the shore of Wast Water, England's deepest lake at 79m, where the Screes fall 600m into the water and a 2007 poll chose the view as Britain's favourite
Have a drink at the Wasdale Head Inn, the birthplace of British rock climbing
Walk to St Olaf's at Wasdale Head, England's smallest parish church
Before you go
A full hill day on exposed ground — boots, waterproofs and a map, and turn back if the cloud comes down.
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