visit wasdale & gosforth...
A winding lakeshore road leads to remote Wasdale Head, resting in a natural amphitheatre contained by Cumbria's highest mountains. Though the tiny village contains little more than a pub and a few farms, it claims to be next to England's deepest lake (Wastwater), its highest peak (Scafell Pike) and served by the second smallest church in the country.
And there's more - not only can Wasdale boast the biggest liar in the world (Will Ritson), but also a great range of local produce - from real ales to real cheese, with a fine range of local meats including Herdwick lamb, rare-breed pork and succulent goat.
About the area
Activities
There's a free fishing section along the River Irt or if that doesn't catch you, you can learn how to make your own pot at pottery classes.
Heritage
Wasdale and gosforth has a variety of striking, inspiring chuches featuring 16th century parabolic ceilings and carved imagery.
What's on
During your stay in Wasdale, Gosforth or the surrounding area why not go along to one of the exiciting local events.
Did you know...
Gosforth Cross
Gosforth Cross is the tallest Viking cross in England, and one of four crosses that once stood in the churchyard. One was cut down in 1789 and converted into a sundial; the other two were destroyed a long time ago.
Cork Tree
Gosforth churchyard contains a gnarled cork tree planted in 1833, and thought to be the most northerly specimen in England.
Chinese iron bell
The Chinese iron bell at Gosforth Church was taken from a Cantonese fort during the Anglo-Chinese Opium Wars. It was captured by Sir Humphrey Senhouse in 1841 and donated to the church after his death.
