Wast Water Tours

Wastwater looking to Scarfell Pike
Wastwater looking to Scarfell Pike
After traveling for an hour from our hotel hoping that we would not miss the sunset we arrived at our destination and quickly setup and waited for the sun to disappear to the righthand side of the rolling hills in the Lake District and when it did we started shooting long exposures of around 60 seconds so that it would smooth the water out and get movement in the dark moody sky above and finally after about 10 minutes the sun hit the hills in the distance and what a site it was
Wast Water
Wast Water on a glorious late September day. We walked here from nearby Santon Bridge, about 3 mile way. This is the bottom end of the lake, near Nether Wasdale.
Wast Water is a great place to enjoy some time out from the bustle of daily life. Check if any water activities are on offer here, or simply enjoy the calming ambiance.

This Seascale body of water is a good place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's lots to experience in the area, like Scafell Pike, Wasdale, and Hardknott Roman Fort. Take your time at Wast Water before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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Pymgate Lodge Hotel

Pymgate Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
Price was $1,637, price is now $1,492 per person
$1,492
per person
May 18 - May 23
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Manchester (MAN)
8.6/10 Excellent! (407 reviews)
Could make an effort to improve beds and mattresses.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Manchester City Centre
Price was $2,264, price is now $1,772 per person
$1,772
per person
May 18 - May 23
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Manchester (MAN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (624 reviews)
Excellent stay - absolutely love the hotel, great location, very comfy and everything you need in one place - already telling people about you and will definitely be top of my list for future Manchester stays.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Manchester City Centre
Price was $1,843, price is now $1,686 per person
$1,686
per person
May 18 - May 23
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Manchester (MAN)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,045 reviews)
Good variety at breakfast, spacious and clean rooms, and a convenient location. The lift can be a bit slow, so you might wait longer if staying on a higher floor.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Popular places to visit

Eskdale walks from Eskdale campsite. A great place to pitch your tent. We took a 3km walk from the campsite, 1 1/2 hr moderate difficulty with a 20 Minute uphill ascent, through mine ruins and taking in a beautiful Tarn at the top.

Eskdale Mill

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Eskdale Mill during your travels in Boot. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eskdale Mill
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Scafell Pike

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Scafell Pike during your travels in Eskdale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Scafell Pike
Good walk up from Ennerdale Water. Hugo did his third Wainwright. :)

Wild Ennerdale

You can take time to visit Wild Ennerdale during your travels to Ennerdale and Kinniside.

Wild Ennerdale
A horrible drive up to the fort but well worth it!

Hardknott Roman Fort

Find out about the history of Eskdale with a stop at Hardknott Roman Fort. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Hardknott Roman Fort
Lovely Herdwick sheep waiting to be judged in a ‘beauty’ competition 🐑🐏🐑

Buttermere Lake

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buttermere Lake during your travels in Buttermere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Buttermere Lake
Just follow the path

Honister Slate Mine

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine during your travels in Borrowdale. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Honister Slate Mine

Best Lodging Options Near Wast Water

The Screes - 800 meters from Wastwater - Herdwick Cottages

The Screes - 800 meters from Wastwater - Herdwick Cottages

Wasdale Cumbria
The Screes - 800 meters from Wastwater - Herdwick Cottages
YHA Wasdale Hall - Hostel

YHA Wasdale Hall - Hostel

2 out of 5
Wasdale Hall, Wasdale Seascale England
YHA Wasdale Hall - Hostel
Stable End Cottage

Stable End Cottage

3 out of 5
Seascale England
Stable End Cottage
Scafell Cottage is a stunning studio cottage with spectacular views .

Scafell Cottage is a stunning studio cottage with spectacular views .

Wasdale Cumbria
Scafell Cottage is a stunning studio cottage with spectacular views .
Windsor Farm House , Stunning views/hot tub close to Scafell and Wastwater Lake

Windsor Farm House , Stunning views/hot tub close to Scafell and Wastwater Lake

Wasdale Cumbria
Windsor Farm House , Stunning views/hot tub close to Scafell and Wastwater Lake
The Barn

The Barn

2.5 out of 5
The Barn Wasdale Seascale England
The Barn
Church How Cottage

Church How Cottage

3 out of 5
The Barn Nether Wasdale Seascale England
Church How Cottage
Low Wood Hall Hotel

Low Wood Hall Hotel

3 out of 5
Nether Wasdale Seascale England
Low Wood Hall Hotel
The Bridge Inn

The Bridge Inn

3 out of 5
Santon Bridge Holmrook England
The Bridge Inn
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