Adventures in Wasdale


Without a doubt Wasdale is my favourite part of the Lake District. It’s a bit wilder than heading to the well traversed towns of Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick. The towns are smaller, the roads are narrow and windy, and the country pubs are remote.


This weekend we started in Nether Wasdale and climbed up Buckbarrow, and followed a circuit to Seatallen and Middle fell. It’s probably the last of the Fell tops we will see this year and it made for some beautiful photos. The wind and soggy feet aren’t pictured.


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  1. Ruth says:

    Wow, this place is gorgeous! I like how peaceful it feels. Plus, seems like nobody was around! I can’t get enough of that little lake that appears between the mountains like a mirage. #FarawayFiles

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    1. It was very windy, which I think kept the crowds away! Lucky for us since we had it to ourselves, only saw about 6 other hikers all day.

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  2. Clare Thomson says:

    This looks so beautiful, Amanda! I’d love to explore more of the Lake District so I’m saving this for when we can spend a good amount of time there. #FarawayFiles

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    1. I’m sure you’ll enjoy exploring it, it’s a beautiful part of the world! Let me know if you need any recommendations when you plan a trip!

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  3. fifi + hop says:

    What beautiful scenery! A part of the world I’m not too familiar with but looks lovely. #farawayfiles

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    1. Thanks! (I’d never heard of it before we moved here, so I guess it’s still somewhat undiscovered!)

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  4. Hilary says:

    I’ve been reading a lot about the Lake District recently and it looks stunning! Wonderful photos! #farawayfiles

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    1. Thanks, it’s a very photogenic part of the world 🙂

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  5. Beautiful, beautiful photos, I’d love to explore that area. Love the comment about wind and soggy feet not featuring in the pics lol.
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    1. It’s true though, there were definitely points during the walk we debated turning back due to wet feet!

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  6. Anne N says:

    What beautiful vistas!

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    1. Thanks, it’s an absolutely gorgeous place!

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  7. Wasdale seems so picturesque and astonishing place, Amanda. Hiking there sounds like so much fun. When’s the best time of the year to explore it?

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    1. June and September are the months where weather tends to be best in this area, but it’s beautiful any time of year!

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  8. Great photos! Seems like a lot of open fields for camping and other activities.
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    1. Thanks- it’s a beautiful part of the world!

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  9. So gorgeous! You speak of such places like a local! 😉 Did you ever think? Thanks for sharing with #FarawayFiles

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  10. MoreMaud says:

    Looks loooooovely. I love the Lake District. I NEED to go walking there this summer!

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    1. I hope you get a chance to go walking here this summer! It’s so beautiful!

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