Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West
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| Place | High Water Head |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.375401 |
| Longitude | -3.053444 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
High Water Head is a small hamlet nestled on the western side of Windermere, England's largest natural lake, within the scenic Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Situated at approximately 54.3754°N, -3.0534°W, it lies close to the villages of Far Sawrey and Near Sawrey, offering a quieter perspective of the famous lake away from the busier eastern shore. The area is characterized by its rural Lakeland landscape, with traditional stone properties set amidst fells and woodlands. Its local context is primarily residential and tourism-related, serving as a tranquil base for exploring the western shores of Windermere and the nearby Hawkshead valley.
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High Water Head is a hamlet in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, located in the North West region. It is situated at 54.375401°N, -3.053444°W.
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| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
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