Wasdale Mountain Rescue team were called on May 22 after a scream was heard across Wast Water in the Lake District.

Emergency services were alerted last week after a concerned pair of walkers reported hearing a scream echo across Wast Water - the deepest lake in England located in the western Lake District.

The Lake District has a wealth of stunning lakes, mountains and leafy villages, not to mention an abundance of tranquil charm.

Visitors to the Lake District are being encouraged to hop on board and explore Wasdale this summer. Northern is making it easier than ever for visitors to reach one of the Lake District’s most ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A motionless head torch spotted on the screes above Wastwater sparked concerns for a walker’s safety and prompted a late-night mountain ...

An area of craggy fells, expansive lakes and chocolate box market towns spread over 912 square miles, the Lake District is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations. With England’s ...

With England’s tallest peak, Scafell Pike, and deepest lake, Wastwater, the Lake District also sets the record for being Britain’s largest National Park. Welcoming almost 16 million visitors ...

Northern is making it easier than ever for visitors to reach one of the Lake District’s most stunning and remote destinations, thanks to a summer connection with the Wasdale Explorer ...

Wasdale Head is the starting point for scenic walks to Scafell, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Wastwater ... bus connection is provided by the Lake District National Park Authority to encourage ...