Watendlath.   The Perfect Place

Watendlath is a hamlet and tarn situated 263m (863ft) up on the fells between Thirlmere and Borrowdale. With a long narrow single track road as the only way in and out and surrounded by lofty fells, Watendlath will be remembered for the peace and seclusion that it offers.
The tarn is fed by Blee Tarn Gill which outflows into Watendlath Beck and feeds Lodore Falls before finally merging with Derwentwater.

Ashness Bridge is crossed on the way up to Watendlath a mile or so after leaving the Borrowdale Road. A little higher up the Watendlath road will be found a parking area on the left and a viewing area on the right. This is Surprise View and is the Perfect Place for panoramic views of Derwentwater and Borrowdale.

How to get there

The Watendlath access road is off the Borrowdale Road (B5289) 2 miles south of Keswick at Barrow Bay. Watendlath lies 3 miles further to the south after negotiating a very narrow single track road and has a pay car park.

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54.53667°N 3.12029°W