About This Dive Site
Wastwater, England's deepest lake at 258 feet, challenges divers from Wasdale Head with sheer drops and scree slopes. Sites near the outflow feature moraine ridges; extreme viz under 1 meter, frigid 5-12C water. Remote access via narrow road; ideal for technical divers seeking solitude amid Scafell Pike views. BSAC technical endorsements required for depths beyond 30 meters.
Safety Considerations
Expert-only: hypoxia at depth, narcosis from poor viz. Mandatory support team with RIB; Wasdale's exposure means hypothermia in 20 minutes without drysuit. HSE diving regs apply; log dives meticulously. Avoid solo; scree entries risk injury.
Essential Gear
Duoton Black Ice drysuit; Shearwater Perdix 2TX computer with trimix support. Bigblue VL4200XHP lights; DSS backplate wings. Doubles rig with diluent; V-valve twins.