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The wonderful rambling Lingmoor Fell, bisecting the Great Langdale and Little Langdale valleys covered in crags, heather and bracken clad slopes is a stunning viewpoint over the higher fells on either side.
To the north the view over the rugged Crinkles, Bowfell and Langdale Pikes are impressive and to the south Wetherlam makes another great backdrop.
The views east towards Windermere are also of merit, the low rolling wooded countryside rolls down to the shores of Windermere.
Summits included on this route:
Lingmoor Fell469 metres / 1539 feet
From Blea Tarn we will descend slightly to meet the track traversing the southern slopes of Lingmoor Fell, above Little Langdale. The path traverses with fine views over Little Langdale until it meets an old mine track, climbing the southern slopes of the fell in broad zig-zags to reach the main ridge.
An interesting climb along the ridge, around many long disused quarry workings with stunning views to the south throughout until the path reaches the summit of Lingmoor Fell.
Upon reaching the summit the view to the north is dramatically revealed with breathtaking views over the Langdale Pikes and across to the Crinkle Crags and Bowfell.
From the summit of Lingmoor Fell we will descend to the north to Lingmoor Tarn, a beautiful tarn nestled into the northern slopes of Lingmoor Fell.
A good path leads from Lingmoor Tarn west too rejoin the ridge as it descends to Side Pike, a rocky outcrop of rock where at first no obvious route to the summit will be seen, but with a little ingenuity a good path will be shown.
A short descent from Side Pike and we will be at Blea Tarn, Wordsworth's Solitary Abode, is a short distance away, and we will follow the path around the western shores of the tarn returning to our start point.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Blea Tarn Car Park
Postcode: LA22 9JU
Grid Reference: NY 295 043
Directions
From Ambleside: Leave on the A593, signposted to Langdale and Coniston, follow this road until the junction at Skelwith Bridge, turn here, signposted to Chapel Stile and Langdale. Follow this road through the village of Chapel Stile and continue past the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel when the road bends to the left and climbs the hill continue to top of hill, over Cattle Grid, pass the house until National Trust car park is seen on the left, we will meet here. Please note that the car park is Pay and Display (£6 in 2010).
Bus Services
Blea Tarn is not on a bus route, the nearest bus stop is the Old Dungeon Ghyll which is serviced by the 516 bus route, the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is 2.3km away.
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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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 Monday, 18 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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