Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon
- Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon is a National Trust property located in south-western Cumbria, England.
Wasdale
In Wasdale, the National Trust owns both the country's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, as well as its deepest lake, Wastwater. The majority of the surrounding mountains also belong to the Trust, including Great Gable. Further down the valley is the wooded and tranquil Nether Wasdale Estate.
Eskdale
In nearby Eskdale, the National Trust owns over 70 square kilometres (27 mile²) and eleven farms are protected with extensive areas of fell and Hardknott Roman Fort, which is maintained by English Heritage.
Duddon
Finally, in the Duddon Valley the Trust oversees almost 30 square kilometres (12 mile²) and nine farms.
External links
* [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-wasdaleeskdaleandduddon.htm Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon information at the National Trust]
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