Wast Water is an inland freshwater lake, 61 metres above Sea Level and with a maximum depth of 79m. It is the deepest lake in England. The lake can be accessed via the coastal road or via Birker Fell (270m). The lake is very deep and cold, always around 7 degrees C at depth. Whilst there is often good visibility it does get dark quickly. Care should be taken to include a decent surface interval if returning home over Birker Fell (270m). There ae no facilities locally however there are a couple of decent pubs nearby in Wasdale Head, Nether Wasdale and Stanton Bridge. Wast Water is three miles long and half a mile wide. There are plenty of places for entry. It is a good place for training with lots of different depths and generally good visibility. Diving is suitable for all if depth and location chosen careful