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The high summits around Esk Hause make a great days walking from the Langdale Valley, with stunning views of the surrounding fells including Scafell Pike this walk takes you to the real heart of the Lake District.
Summits included on this route:
Esk Pike (Optional)885 metres / 2904 feet
Great End910 metres / 2986 feet
Allen Crags785 metres / 2575 feet
Rossett Pike650 metres / 2133 feet
From The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel we will follow the path along the wonderful Mickleden Valley, a near perfectly formed glacial valley climbing from the head of the valley by the Rossett Gill path climbing up on the good new path to Angle Tarn.
From Angle Tarn the path climbs to Ore Gap, the red rock here is full of iron ore, and there are stories of the rocks causing problems with peoples compasses, although this is probably more of an excuse after a mistake.
From Ore Gap we climb again, this time to our first summit, Esk Pike with it's great views across Upper Eskdale to Scafell and Scafell Pike.
After all the hard work to get up here the summits now come thick and fast as we cross Esk Hause and climb through Calf Cove to the summit of Great End, the fifth highest summit in England and only a smidgeon below the 3,000ft mark.
From Great End we descend again back to Esk Hause, this time dropping down a little further to the bield and the short climb to the summit of the Allen Crags.
From the Allen Crags we drop back down to Angle Tarn and the short final climb to the summit of Rossett Pike.
Most pass by Rossett Pike on the main Rossett Gill path, just a few minutes walk to the south without venturing up to the summit, but those that do are rewarded with some magnificent views over the Mickleden Valley and Great Langdale beyond, enclosed to the north by the Langdale Pikes and to the south by The Band and Bowfell, with a particularly good view of the Great Slab on Bowfell.
From Rossett Pike we will follow the path north along the rim of the crags before descending to meet the Stake Pass path as it descends to the Mickleden Valley, following the valley back to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale
Postcode: LA22 9JY
Grid Reference: NY 286 061
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 past the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel to the right, continue along this lane to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, on the right, there is a National Trust pay and display car park outside the Hotel for walkers.
Bus Services
The New Dungeon Ghyll is serviced 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
Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:
Summer Events:
(November - March)
- Walking shoes / Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
Winter Events:
(April - October)
- Walking Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
- Torch (preferably a headtorch)
- Spare batteries for the above
- Spare Gloves
- Flask & Hot Drink
The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:
- Snow Goggles
- Gaiters
The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
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Great End Review by Bethany
Overall Experience I just wanted to say thank you for arranging such great walks and to Neil for Wed’s Great End walk.It was the third walk I’ve joined and I’ve loved all 3.
I always tell people how well run your company is and how reasonable your rates are. I’ll look forward to joining more again soon when we’re up again! (Posted on 07/10/2018)
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Questions:
Question:
Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?
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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead
Question:
What is the minimum age for children on this event?
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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.
As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Question:
What happens if the weather is bad?
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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.
Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund
Question:
Are dogs allowed on this walk?
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Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.
However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.
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