Wasdale Hall

Wasdale Hall

Wasdale Hall, located in the Borough of Copeland, Cumbria, England, is a historic country house dating back to the 19th century. Constructed in 1829 by William Ritson, a wealthy landowner, the hall sits near the shores of Wastwater, England’s deepest lake. The property changed hands several times over the years, serving as a private residence and later as a youth hostel.

The hall’s paranormal reputation stems from various reported ghostly encounters. One of the most frequently mentioned spirits is that of a young woman in Victorian-era clothing, often seen wandering the halls and grounds. Witnesses have described her as appearing melancholy, as if searching for something or someone.

Another reported apparition is that of a former gamekeeper, said to still patrol the estate’s grounds. Visitors have claimed to hear phantom footsteps and see a shadowy figure moving among the trees, particularly at dusk.

The dining room is said to be a hotspot for paranormal activity, with reports of unexplained cold spots, the sound of cutlery moving on its own, and chairs being pushed out from the table by unseen forces.

Some guests have reported hearing the laughter and voices of children echoing through the corridors, despite no children being present in the building at the time.

The cellar area has been associated with feelings of unease and the sensation of being watched. Some visitors have reported seeing a dark, menacing figure lurking in the shadows of this underground space.

While the identities of these spirits remain unknown, local legends suggest they may be connected to the hall’s long history and the various families who have called it home over the centuries.

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YHA Wasdale Hall, Lund Bridge, Copeland, CA20 1EU, United Kingdom
Lund Bridge
CA20 1EU Borough of Copeland, England,

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