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The Langdale Valley, one of the most famous and popular in the Lake District is surrounded by some magnificent mountains, the rocky Langdale Pikes to the north and the self explanatory Crinkle Crags to the south of the valley give two days of magnificent walking.
The weekend will be based around the two Dungeon Ghyll Hotels at the head of the Langdale Valley, there is ample accommodation in the area including good campsites and youth hostels, Ambleside is also only a short distance away.
Summits included on this route:
Pike O'Blisco (Optional)705 metres / 2313 feet
Cold Pike (Optional)701 metres / 2300 feet
The Crinkles859 metres / 2818 feet
Bowfell902 metres / 2959 feet
Pavey Ark700 metres / 2297 feet
Thunacar Knott (Optional)723 metres / 2372 feet
Harrison Stickle736 metres / 2415 feet
Pike O'Stickle709 metres / 2326 feet
Loft Crag682 metres / 2238 feet
The Crinkles
From the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel we will follow the path that climbs to Red Tarn, this is a good path which leads to the summit of the First Crinkle.
From here on the path becomes a little rockier, a short climb leads to the summit of the Second Crinkle, Long Top the highest of the Crinkles.
Wonderful and ever changing views will be seen all along the ridge looking down to the Langdale Valley and across to the Langdale Pikes.
A gentle path leads around the rest of the summits on the ridge before descending to Three Tarns.
From Three Tarns the path descends the long path of The Band, an easy descent back to the Langdale Valley.
An optional addition to this route is to add the summit of Bowfell, a wonderful summit and the sixth highest in the Lake District.
The Langdale Pikes
From the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel we will climb by Stickle Gill to Stickle Tarn, here there are wonderful views up to Pavey Ark, the cliffs above the tarn. Here we will circle the tarn and climb onto Pavey Ark.
An easy path now leads to 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, before descending over Loft Crag back to the New Dungeon Ghyll.
From all the summits we will have great views on a good day 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.
Saturday:
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.
Sunday:
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.
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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Fantastic value for money Review by Jenny
Overall Experience I had a very wet weekend with friends doing the Langdale walking weekend. The route had to be adjusted to take into account terrible weather but we still had a good long day up in the mountains. The guide (Neil) was excellent - very knowledgable, safe and looked after everyone. The company makes every effort to give you a great and safe experience and it is fantastic value for money. (Posted on 24/10/2017)
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Questions:
Question:
What is the minimum age for children on this event?
Answers:
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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 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:
Are dogs allowed on this walking weekend?
Answers:
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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 October 2017
Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walking weekends.
However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walks, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.
There are sections of this walks across rough ground and boulders and as such this walk may not be suitable for all dogs.
Question:
What happens if the weather is bad?
Answers:
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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 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
We will assess the forecast for each day individually.
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