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in the county of Cumbria

Gentle farmland of lower Wasdale with the dramatic backdrop of the screes.

About Nether Wasdale

Nether Wasdale lies opposite Wasdale Head at the western fringe of Wast Water. Its picturesque white cottages and charming hotels set around a fine village green appear somewhat dwarfed against the backdrop of the mighty screes.

Features of the village include a maypole and a drinking trough of 1856 both set on the village green, and a church from the 16th century. The church, St.Michael's and All Angels is thought to have originated as a chapelry of St. Bee's Priory has many historic treasures. Included in these is a George III Coat of Arms with original inscriptions, Jacobean Altar rails, a lectern and carved pulpit from York Minster and some lovely 17th century wall panelling. This is a lovely, peaceful place of worship, its beauty heightened by sunlight filtering through windows and when the nights draw in, the church lit by gas lamps exudes a wonderful spiritual atmosphere.

This lovely landscape is covered with woodland interspersed with rivers, streams, tiny silver tarns and majestic fells. Lying in the shadow of the Cumbrian Mountains it offers glorious walking and touring country with lovely views of Scafell (964ft), Scafell Pike (978ft) and Bow Fell (902ft).

The River Irt flows through Nether Wasdale and at Ravenglass a short distance to the west you can take a trip on the Heritage Steam Railway which takes in the stunning scenery of the Valley of the River Esk.

Visitors will find comfortable hotels, pubs and inns in the region. There are a few scattered shops catering mostly for hikers, but some have crafts and gifts. A larger concentration of shops can be found in Egremont, Gosforth or Ravenglass.


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Nether Wasdale

Wast Water(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE)Pictures
Stanley Force(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE)Pictures
Eskdale(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE)Pictures
Muncaster Castle(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction S)Pictures
Hardknott Pass(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)Pictures
Hardknott Roman Fort(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)Pictures
Ennerdale Water(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)Pictures
Crummock Water(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)Pictures
Honister Slate Mine(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)Pictures
Langdale Pikes(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E)Pictures
The Bowder Stone(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)Pictures
Black Combe(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction S)Pictures
Lake District National Park(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E)Pictures
St Bees Head(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NW)Pictures
Steam Yacht Gondola(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction E)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Nether Wasdale

Eskdale Green, in the county of Cumbria (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SE)
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Boot, in the county of Cumbria (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)
Boot is one of Lakeland's precious jewels, a charming stone village surrounded by towering scenery which includes two of the regions most scenic waterfalls, the Dalegarth Force and Birker Force.
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Wasdale Head, in the county of Cumbria (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)
Vast, lonely landscape of towering fells, jewel like streams and tarns situated at the head of the Wasdale Valley with the mighty Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain and Great Gable forming an almost uniformity range of mountains in the distance.
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Ravenglass, in the county of Cumbria (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SW)
Special for being the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass lies where three important rivers converge into the sea.
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Hall Dunnerdale, in the county of Cumbria (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SE)
Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale.
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Buttermere, in the county of Cumbria (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction N)
Even when swirling mist rolls in over the stark fells surrounding Buttermere, the little hamlet remains serene in its simplicity and beauty.
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Seatoller, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
Seatoller, set in one of the most beautiful and exciting landscapes to be found in the lakes, gains its prosperity as a centre for climbers and walkers.
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Borrowdale, in the county of Cumbria (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)
There is little doubt that Borrowdale possess some of the most unforgettable of all in the vast landscape of The Lake District National Park.
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Stonethwaite, in the county of Cumbria (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE)
Tucked away in a quiet part of Borrowdale where streams tumble down crags amongst a patchwork of old pack-horse trails, scenery does not come more beautiful than that which surrounds this peaceful hamlet in the Langstrath Valley.
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Broughton Mills, in the county of Cumbria (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SE)
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Rosthwaite, in the county of Cumbria (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE)
Small as Rosthwaite may be, it has magic and serenity coupled with some of the most unforgettable sights in the Lake District National Park
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St Bees, in the county of Cumbria (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)
St.Bees, the most westerly coastal village on the wild cumbrian coast, is a vision of loveliness.
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Loweswater, in the county of Cumbria (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction N)
Loweswater is centred in a landscape of grandeur, it is surrounded by Mellbreak Fell, Carling Knott Fell and Burnbank Fell, all excellent climbing and walking country giving views of a mountainous landscape reflected in sun-kissed pewter waters.
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Torver, in the county of Cumbria (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Coniston, in the county of Cumbria (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction E)
There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.
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Nearby travel help

Drigg Station(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SW)
Ravenglass for Eskdale Station(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW)
M6 Junction 40(28.5 miles, 45.9 km, direction NE)
M6 Junction 36(28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction SE)
Blackpool Airport(46.6 miles, 75.0 km, direction S)
Isle of Man Airport(56.8 miles, 91.5 km, direction SW)
Nether Wasdale to London(242.2 miles, 389.7 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Nether Wasdale

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Nether Wasdale center
The Pennington(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW)
Ennerdale Hotel(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NW)
Scafell Hotel(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NE)
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction E)
Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NE)
Waterhead Hotel(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction E)
Lodore Falls Hotel(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NE)
Langdale Classic Hotel & Country Club(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E)
Brockwood Hall(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction S)
Red Lion Hotel(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction E)
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