“No mountain view in Lakeland arrests and excites the attention more than that of the Langdale Pikes”
A Wainwright
The view from the eastern shore of Windermere between Windermere and Ambleside is dominated by the distant skyline of jagged rocky mountains to the East, these are the Langdales or Langdale Pikes.
This is one of the most famous views in the Lake District.
Let our guides take you over a well tried route taking in the best parts of these fells with spectacular views back down the Langdale Valley back towards Windermere.
“The steep ladder to heaven stirs the imagination”
A Wainwright
Starting at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel we will climb alongside Stickle Gill to Stickle Tarn. This is a steep but easily manageable path that has stunning views over the Langdale Valley. From Stickle Tarn we get our first clear look up at Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark, part of the Langdale Pikes. Pavey Ark is especially impressive, comprising of the cliffs above the tarn. Circling the tarn we climb onto the summit point of Pavey Ark.
Crossing over to Thunacar Knott we follow an easy path that leads towards the summit of Harrison Stickle, the most prominent of the Langdale Pikes.
We will then cross Harrison Combe to climb the rocky scramble to the summit of Pike O'Stickle. Beneath this is a point of local historic interest, the Langdale Neolithic axe forge. From this summit we begin descending over Loft Crag back down to the New Dungeon Ghyll.
On a clear day with good visibility all of the summits ascended offer great views over the Langdale Valley to Windermere and across to Bowfell, the Crinkles and Coniston Old Man.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale
Postcode: LA22 9JX
Grid Reference: NY 295 064
Directions
From Ambleside: Leave on the A593, signposted to Langdale and Coniston, follow this road until the junction with Ellers Brow, turn right onto Ellers Brow, signposted to Chapel Stile and Langdale.
Follow this road through the village of Chapel Stile and continue until the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is Seen up a lane to the right.
Parking will be found to the left here and also a little further along the road (Both the car parks charge a fee). We will meet outside the hotel.
For Ghyll Scrambling sessions we will be using the changing rooms at the top of the National Trust car park, so it may be easier to park here.
Bus Services
The Old Dungeon Ghyll isserviced by the 516 bus from Ambleside, the bus stop is 100m from the meet point.
The 516 runs between Ambleside and the Langdale Valley.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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Langdale Pikes Review by Howard McCain
Innes was our guide in the Langdale Pikes walk on 15 September.
An intuitive guide, committed to ensuring our 25th Anniversary Walk was the best it could be.
Very grateful for the lovely memories- thank you Innes - you were 11-10.
No hesitation in recommending Innes. (Posted on 17/09/2018)
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