Great Gable dominates Wasdale Head and 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 3 miles (4.8 km) long and more than one-third mile (500 m) wide. It is a glacial lake, formed in a glacially 'over-deepened' valley. It is the deepest lake in England] at 258 feet (79 m). The surface of the lake is about 200 feet (60 m) above sea level, while its bottom is over 50 feet (15 m) below sea level. It is owned by the National Trust.
The head of the Wasdale Valley, Wasdale Head, is a scattered agricultural hamlet. It is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in England, including Great Gable 899 m (2949 ft).
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Taken on Thursday November 28, 2013
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Posted on Sunday April 9, 2023
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Jaap van 't Veen said:
Doug Shepherd replied to Jaap van 't Veen:
Best regards, Doug
Günter Klaus said:
Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
Doug Shepherd replied to Günter Klaus:
Have a good day, Doug
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Doug Shepherd replied to ©UdoSm:
Best regards, Doug
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Roger (Grisly) said:
A tack sharp shot that highlights the landscape perfectly
Have a good week, and thank you for posting in the www.ipernity.com/group/landscape
Josiane Dirickx said:
Ecobird said:
Have a good week
Pam J said:
THE DEEPEST WATER BY THE TALLEST MOUNT
Herb Riddle said:
Thanks for sharing in The English Lake District Group, Herb
Rosalyn Hilborne said:
The Lake District is another place I would love to visit again. I spent 3 very enjoyable days there in 2007 (I think it was) so another trip is well overdue!
All the best, Rosa.
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