Haweswater

Haweswater in the English Lake District, Haweswater is now a manmade reservoir in the Lake District, built in the valley of Mardale in the county of Cumbria. Originally, Haweswater was a natural lake about four kilometres long , but since the building of a dam it raised the water level and created a reservoir four miles long and around almost half a mile wide.

Haweswater is only accessible from the north east and south east sides, as it is in wild and unspoilt countryside. Prior to becoming a reservoir, it was a natural lake measuring two and a half miles long, approximately half of a mile wide.

Today, when the water in the reservoir is low, the remains of the submerged village of Mardale Green can still be seen as stone walls and the village bridge become visible as the water level drops. Prior to this valley being flooded in 1935 the village of Mardale was active with its own church and church yard. Now during an extremely dry spell of weather, the village ruins of Mardale and the village bridge can be seen when the water level drop low enough.

The Haweswater area of the Lake District is an ideal place for Camping, Walking, Rambling, Climbing, Fishing and much more

Around Haweswater

The reservoir and valley in which Haweswater stands are a protected nature reserve. Peregrine Falcons and hawks inhabit the surrounding forests, Golden Eagles have been known to nest in and around this area.

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