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Originally Posted by Mathos When were you last in the area? | Last there probably about ten year ago. About 20 year ago was up there quite often as me brother was Head Chef in the Wastwater Hotel at the head of Wastwater Lake. Must try to dig out and scan the old pics that I have.  |
I do have some photographs of the Wastwater Hotel Propogator, but I have not been able to locate the same at present.
I found some really nice information regarding the same and the area on The Net and have placed them below, hope you enjoy the memory cells being refreshed.
It's a very unique and beautiful location.
Wasdale Head
Map - Google Map - Ordnance Survey - NY 187086 
The Wasdale Head Hotel and slopes of Yewbarrow.
Photo by
Tony Richards.
Wasdale Head is a small HAMLET in the Lake District National Park. It is located at the "head" of the valley of
Wasdale, and is surrounded by some of England's highest mountains: Scafell Pike, Sca Fell, Great Gable, Kirk Fell and Pillar.
The Wasdale Head Inn, originally a farmhouse was enlarged by Ritson in 1856 to house overnight guests. There were other alterations over the last century, but the Inn still retains many original features, including a collection of climbing memorabilia.
For many centuries it has been a starting point for walks and climbing trips into the mountains. Today, it is the recognised starting point for the ascent of Scafell Pike as part of the National Three Peaks Challenge.
Behind the Wasdale Head Inn is a stone arched packhorse bridge. Once both smuggling and trade routes led from the Inn over the Black Sail, Sty Head and Burnmoor passes. Now walkers take advantage of the trails.
The ancient packhorse bridge behind the Wasdale Head Hotel.
And with Great Gable behind. Photo by
Ann Bowker.
The Scafells and the head of Wastwater from Bell Rib
Photo by
Ann Bowker.
Wasdale Head from part way up Stirrup Crag and the little St Olaf's Church
in the Yew Trees, (upper centre right). Photo by
Ann Bowker
The ancient field patterns at Wasdale Head, and
St Olaf's Church, which has a reputation of being the smallest church in England (in the yew trees, centre right).
The hamlet claims to be home of the highest mountain (Scafell Pike), deepest lake (
Wastwater), smallest church and biggest liar in England. The latter claim is based on a former landlord of the Wasdale Head Inn, who proclaimed himself as such.
Wastwater and Wasdale Head from the viewpoint cairn south of Kirk Fell summit
Photo by
Ann Bowker.
Wasdale Head from Great Gable. Photo by
Ann Bowker.
The photograph below is one taken by Flobo, last week.
