My Year

By TracyLH

Wast Water - View of Wasdale Head

Today's facts:

Wast Water or Wastwater is a lake located in Wasdale, a valley in the western part of the Lake District National Park, England. The lake is almost 3 miles long and more than a third of a mile wide. It is the deepest lake in England at 258 feet , and is owned by the National Trust. It is one of the finest examples of a glacially 'over-deepened' valley. The surface of the lake is about 200 feet above sea level, while its bottom is over 50 feet below sea level.

Lunch was at The Strands Inn, Nether Wasdale

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