Lakes in the Lake District Wastwater

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 three miles long and more than one-third mile wide. It is a glacial lake, formed in a glacially 'over-deepened' valley. It is the deepest lake in England at 258 feet. The surface of the lake is about 200 feet above …
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 three miles long and more than one-third mile wide. It is a glacial lake, formed in a glacially 'over-deepened' valley. It is the deepest lake in England at 258 feet. The surface of the lake is about 200 feet above sea level, while its bottom is over 50 feet below sea level. It is owned by the National Trust.
  • Location: England
  • Primary outflows: River Irt
  • Basin countries: United Kingdom
  • Max. length: 3.03 miles (4.88 km)
  • Max. width: 0.49 miles (788.58 m)
  • Surface area: 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²)
  • Max. depth: 258 feet (79 m)

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