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North West England

View of Wast Water from Illgill Head

North West England

View of Wast Water from Illgill Head

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View of Wast Water from Illgill Head

Hiking

5.0

(41)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

June 18, 2019

Hiking

The view from the smaller ridge surrounding Wast water can be just as impressive.

June 30, 2021

Hiking

Set out on a blue sky day and got to Illgill Head not being able to see 50m in front of you....bummer!

Krzysztof Kojlo

May 5, 2025

Hiking

My first long hike. The views are amazing. Bare in mind if the route says fitness level expert it really is required. I have ignored that and the route took nearly 2 hours longer than it should. Also pulled a muscle on my hip on one of the climbs so the descent and the rest of the route was in pure pain but made it to the end. 11/10 will go again.

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Elevation 650 m

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Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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