Nether Wasdale
Meanders and mussels
Ideal for a quiet escape, this picturesque circular walk around the River Irt takes you through beautiful woodland and along the riverbank. Don’t forget to tune into our accompanying podcast and take a deep dive into the hidden world of Freshwater Pearl Mussels and our work to help bring back the river’s population from the brink.
Walk details
Location: River Irt, Nether Wasdale
Length: 1.75 miles | 2.8km
Time: 30-45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Accessibility: Flat, easy going with some tree roots underfoot in the woods, can be muddy
Transport: Wasdale shuttle runs during the summer
Parking: Small National Trust car park at Nether Wasdale. Please consider donating if you are not a member.
Refreshments: The Sawmill Cafe & Farm Shop, The Strands Hotel, The Screes Inn
Stay safe by the stream
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Download high res map and walk instructions below
This walk is a great choice if you’re looking to get away from it all. It’s very quiet and in a very beautiful place. The podcast gives you a further insight into the hidden world of Freshwater Pearl Mussels, the more I’ve learnt about them, the more I’ve wanted to find out!
Rachel Swift, WCRT Comms & Marketing Manager
Walk gallery
Downloads
Map of the walk and instructions
Listen to our podcast for this walk
Komoot route plan for this walk
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