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Great Langdale from Side Pike - Lake District.

Can't beat a morning up in the mountains like this; feeling like you're the only person in the world. This was a stunning start to the day in the Lake District, standing on the edge of Side Pike overlooking the famous Great Langdale bathed in the first rays of golden sunlight. The majestic Langdale Pikes, including Harrison Stickle, Loft Crag, Pavey Ark and Pike of Stickle, can be seen central in the scene rising dramatically from the green pastures right up to the iconic peaked summits.

This photograph is a panorama composed of numerous landscape images stitched together in order to showcase the wide-angle vista from this viewpoint. It was a pretty dark and moody start to the day, but a sudden break in the clouds allowed this fabulous sunlight to emerge and illuminate the scene perfectly. I chose Side Pike for this point of view as it offers such an amazing vista of the valley and surrounding mountains, despite being quite a lowly summit itself.

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[ad_1] Find remote wild swimming locations, energetic hikes and waterfall canyoning in one of the most rugged and picturesque corners of the Lake District. Here’s how to explore Great Langdale & the Langdale Pikes. The Langdale Pikes are some of the most recognisable peaks in the Lake District. While not boasting any records, their distinctive steep slopes and knobbly summits are the backdrop to some of the best views in the Lakes. Consisting of five separate peaks, the Pikes dominate the north side of Great Langdale and together oversee a playground of activities in a remote and rugged landscape. Ascend the summits on a great hike or take a nerve-testing scramble up steep rocky facades. Swim in a lake under towering peaks or slide down rocky waterfalls sunk in deep ravines. Soak up the views with a pint in a traditional hiker’s pub or take sunrise photos overlooking one of the most beautiful tarns in the Lake District. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Great Langdale with information on where to stay and how to get around. Updates // We do our best to keep the information in this guide up to date, if you notice anything has changed, please leave a comment below. Bookings // Booking your trip via the links in this guide will earn us a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support – Paul & Mark. IN THIS GUIDE GUIDE TO GREAT LANGDALE & THE LANGDALE PIKES MAP | GREAT LANGDALE & THE LANGDALE PIKES Great Langdale is a picturesque valley nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park in northwest England. Located in Cumbria, Great Langdale stretches from Skelwith Bridge near Ambleside in the east to the majestic peaks of Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell in the west. The Langdale Pikes are 5 spikes dominating the horizon on the northern side of the valley. They are: Pavey Ark, Thunacar Knott, Pike of Stickle, Harrison Stickle, and Loft Crag. >> How to use this map / Click on the top left of the map to display the list of locations, then click on the locations to display further information. Click on the top right corner of the map to open a larger version in a new tab or the star to save to your Google Maps.   1 – WALK UP THE LANGDALE PIKES A setting this dramatic needs to be conquered on foot. With steep drops on the southern faces of the Langdale Pikes, there are various routes that navigate the crags with varying degrees of difficulty. These two walking routes are some of our favourite hikes in the Lake District, and are achievable for anyone with a decent level of fitness. 1.1 // LANGDALE PIKES WALK FROM NEW DUNGEON GHYLL The most popular and best Langdale Pikes walking route is from New Dungeon Ghyll. The path rises steeply for an hour up to Stickle Tarn, a beautifully positioned lake sitting under the towering craggy face of Pavey Ark. The trail then winds its way around the steepest section of rock to arrive at the summit. The walk continues over the other four summits, which despite their rugged look from below, seem little more than tiny hillocks from the top. It is then another steep descent back to the New Dungeon Ghyll. Although steep, with a total of 870 meters of ascent, the Langdale Pike trail from New Dungeon Ghyll is short and not technically difficult. It has the benefit of getting up close to the towering face of Pavey Ark, but without the tricky scramble up Jack’s Rake (see below). All the details can be found on our favourite lake district walks post.   LANGDALE PIKES WALK | DETAILS Distance – 5.5 miles (8.8 kilometres) | Duration – 4 hours, 15 minutes | Difficulty – Medium | Elevation – 870 metres | Start – Sticklebarn Car Park | Directions – Clockwise on our Langdale Pikes map LOOKING ACROSS TO KNOBBLY SIDE PIKE 1.2 // LANGDALE PIKES WALK FROM GRASMERE A longer, but extremely beautiful ascent of the Langdale Pikes can be made from Grasmere. You’ll need to devote a whole day to the excursion but what an adventure it is.

Ten iconic summits are collected (all 5 of the Langdales, plus 5 others) and two excellent ridge walks. From Grasmere, the trail heads up over Silver How, a humble fell taking up a commanding position between Langdale and Easedale; and then onto the moss-covered Blea Crag. Next, it summits all of the Langdale Peaks before the trail starts the return via High Raise and Helm Crag. It’s a magnificent day out in the mountains with diverse and rewarding views, but it does require some energy. LANGDALES FROM GRASMERE | DETAILS Distance – 12 miles (19.3 kilometres) | Duration – 8 hours | Difficulty – Medium | Elevation – 1140 metres | Start – Grasmere GREAT LANGDALE 2 – SCRAMBLE UP GRADE 1 JACK’S RAKE For something a bit more invigorating than a steep walk, the grade 1 scramble up Pavey Ark via Jack’s Rake is a great way to get the heart pumping and one of our favourite adventurous activities in the Lake District. Jack’s Rake is a narrow groove that cuts diagonally across the towering craggy face of Pavey Ark. It’s a nerve-testing scramble that requires handholds and awkward contortions to squeeze through small gaps in the rock. There is a narrow unprotected ledge near the top which can be intimidating if you don’t like heights. After the ledge, a series of blocks and grooves linked by ledges allow you to ascend to the summit. Clambering up Jack’s Rake is an adventurous way to experience the ruggedness of the Langdale Pikes. Fortunately, the edges of the groove on either side of you mean most of the climb is relatively unexposed. Something rare for a grade 1 scramble. Some people wear a helmet for extra safety, but ropes and other equipment is not required. Although previous experience of scrambling is recommended. More information is in our guide to the best scrambles in the Lake District. JACKS RAKE JACK’S RAKE PAVEY ARK 3 – SCRAMBLE DOWN WATERFALLS IN STICKLE GHYLL Stickle Ghyll is a dramatic ravine cut deep into the Langdale Pikes. Walls of vertical rock rise either side of a river containing deep pools and cascading waterfalls. It provides one of the best places in the Lake District to try a ghyll scramble. Ghyll scrambling involves leaping into pools, sliding over waterfalls and climbing the vertical walls up the river. It requires a sense of adventure and a decent level of fitness, but no prior experience is necessary. We highly recommend the team at Crag’s Adventures who had us leaping off waterfalls we never knew possible. The guides will provide all the equipment you need including a heavy-duty wetsuit and helmet.  Just wear shoes with a good grip that you are happy to get wet, as you’ll be climbing over polished rocks in the water. GHYLL SCRAMBLING 4 – WILD SWIM IN STICKLE TARN Perched 400 metres up the side of the Langdale Pikes, Stickle Tarn is a place of rugged beauty. With the massive cliff face of Pavey Ark on one side and unparalleled views of Great Langdale on the other, there are few better places to take a dip in the Lake District. It takes just over an hour to walk up to the tarn. The steepness of the route will have you ready for a swim by the time you get to the top. Floating in the water with the craggy scenery all around is one of our favourite things to do in the Lake District.   Afterwards, join the wild campers set up on the grassy banks around the tarn and dry off in the sun. While wild camping in the Lake District is illegal, it is generally accepted providing you are discrete and leave no trace. If you decide to wild camp at Stickle Tarn, please do so responsibly, paying close attention to all the guidelines here. STICKLE TARN STICKLE TARN 5 – WALK UP SCAFELL PIKE FROM GREAT LANGDALE AT 978 metres, Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England. There are several routes up Scafell Pike, but the longest and most challenging leaves from Great Langdale. The path begins at the Old Dungeon Ghyll pub and the first mile and a half is easy level walking up the Langdale Valley.

It then steepens and ascends over 1,000 ft up rocky Rossett Gill in under a mile. The next section is over a grass shelf (with two descent and ascents) to Esk Hause, where it joins a very rocky path (requiring a bit of easy scrambling/boulder hopping) up and down over Broad Crag to the summit. It’s a long but rewarding day’s hiking in the mountains and you’ll need 8 to 9 hours for the entire round trip. ASCENT OF SCAFELL PIKE FROM GREAT LANGDALE | ROUTE DETAILS Start – Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel | Distance – 5.6 miles | Ascent Time – 4 hours, 30 minutes | Elevation – 1100 metres BEGINNING OF WALKING ROUTE TO SCAFELL PIKE 6 – PHOTOGRAPH LANGDALE PIKES FROM BLEA TARN Blea Tarn is a picturesque lake, dramatically set between the Little and Great Langdale valleys. On a still day the crystal clear waters perfectly reflect the Langdale Pikes. Come armed with your camera at sunrise or sunset and you’ll be in position to capture, not just one of the most mesmerising views of the Great Langdale & the Langdale Pikes, but one of the best views in the Lake District. Fortunately you don’t have to walk to get here. A tiny road, that connects Great Langdale Valley with Little Langdale Valley, twists and turns as it rises over the ridge between them. It’s a great mountain pass and well worth the drive. Another reason to visit Blea Tarn is for an invigorating dip. Find more information on our guide to the best wild swimming locations in the Lake District. How to get there? — Parking is at the National Trust Car Park (location – LA22 9PG), a 5-minute walk to the tarn. It is free for National Trust members, but for non-members, the ticket machines only take cash, so bring some change with you. BLEA TARN 7 – CLIMB SIDE PIKE FOR VIEWS OF LANGDALE PIKES While the Langdale Pikes are blessed with activities designed to bring out your adventurous side, there are also some milder ways to experience this beautiful area. A short but steep-ish 30-minute hike up to the relatively unknown summit of 326m high Side Pike offers some of the finest sweeping views in the Lake District. Crinkle Crags & Bow Fell rise over the end of Great Langdale while the mighty Langdale Pikes tower across the other side of the valley. How to get there? — Take the tiny road that winds from Great Langdale to Blea Tarn. Just as you reach the summit there’s a cattle grid with room for a couple of cars to park. Follow the trail in a northeast direction signed to Side Pike. (see map below). VIEWS OF LANGDALE PIKES FROM SIDE PIKE VIEWS OF GREAT LANGDALE FROM SIDE PIKE 8 – HAVE A PINT AT OLD DUNGEON GHYLL After exploring the Langdale Pikes, you’ll be ready for a rest by the end of the day. Although the valley is relatively remote with few facilities, finding a pub is not difficult. Sticklebarn, a National Trust café, serves environmentally friendly food that aims to minimise its carbon footprint. Choose from vegetarian curries and locally sourced lamb. It also offers a generous selection of beers as does the Walker’s Bar at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel opposite. But if you want an old traditional pub then join the hardy folk at the Hiker’s Bar in the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Order one of their traditional ales and sit inside in the cow stalls or outside on picnic benches. Directly under the pikes, it’s a great place to rest up and enjoy a pint after a walk.   OLD DUNGEON GHYLL HOTEL HOW TO GET TO GREAT LANGDALE Great Langdale is centrally located in the Lake District. The easiest way to get around is with your own car. That way you could get the views from Side Pike, the reflections in Blea Tarn and hike or scramble the Langdale Pikes, all in the same day. The Great Langdale valley is a 25-minute drive from Ambleside, 45 minutes from Kendal, and just over an hour from Penrith. PARKING AT GREAT LANGDALE There are three large car parks next to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. One run by the National Trust, one by the hotel and another Pay and Display. Payment is by card, cash or phone.

Another car park is a further 400 metres up the road at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. For hiking Side Pike, park in the lay-by near the cattle grid (marked on the map below) and for Blea Tarn park at the Blea Tarn National Trust Car Park. It is free for National Trust members, but for non-members, the ticket machine only takes cash, so bring change with you. PUBLIC TRANSPORT The 516 bus runs every couple of hours during the day from Windermere & Ambleside (via Skelwith Bridge & Elterwater) to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. There is no public transport up to Side Pike or Blea Tarn. BLEA TARN FROM SIDE PIKE WHERE TO STAY TO EXPLORE LANGDALE PIKES Great Langdale is a remote region in the Lake District with limited choices when it comes to accommodation. The Great Langdale Campsite provides pitches, pods, tipis, and yurts. But, for more creature comforts, here are some recommendations from us. Find our recommendations for the best places to stay in the Lake District. BUDGET OLD DUNGEON GHYLL HOTEL Location is everything at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Perfectly situated to enjoy some of the most spectacular walks in the Lake District, it’s a relaxed stay in a traditional old country pub. Their hearty breakfast will set you up for the day. BOOKING.COM MID-MARKET NEW DUNGEON GHYLL HOTEL A little less rustic and a little more functional, the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel enjoys the same spectacular location with 6 acres of gardens to enjoy after a long day on the fells. Enjoy clean spacious rooms and friendly service. HOTELS.COM | BOOKING.COM SPLURGE LANGDALE HOTEL & SPA Splash out on a little luxury in one of the most picturesque valleys in the lakes. Enjoy award-winning dining, a pampering spa treatment and leisure facilities including a gym and indoor pool. BOOKING.COM THANKS FOR VISITING // WHERE NEXT? A BIG THANK YOU We’ve been providing free travel content on Anywhere We Roam since 2017. If you appreciate what we do, here are some ways you can support us. Thank you! Paul & Mark FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM USE OUR RESOURCES PAGE [ad_2] Source link

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Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn by Matthew James Turner

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Harrison Stickle by www.lensdistrict.com on Flickr.

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Great Langdale Cup Marked Stone – Dungeon Ghyll – Harrison Stickle – Loft Crag – Pike of Stickle – Martcrag Moor – Stake Pass – Mickleden – Old Dungeon Ghyll – Copt Howe – Mayburgh Henge 21.06.2019

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A cup-marked boulder at the foot of the Side Pike pass to Little Langdale.

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I don’t have a great head for heights, the narrow scramble between Harrison Stickle and Dungeon Ghyll makes me question my choice of route, to withdraw would be to fail.

There are two genii, which nature gave us as companions throughout life. The one, sociable and lovely, shortens the laborious journey for us through its lively play, makes the fetters of necessity light for us, and leads us amidst joy and jest up to the dangerous places, where we must act as pure spirits and lay aside everything bodily, as to cognition of truth and performance of duty. Here it abandons us, for only the world of sense is its province, beyond this its earthly wings can not carry it. But now the other one steps up, earnest and silent, and with stout arm it carries us over the dizzying depth. On the sublime by Friedrich Schiller. 1801

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 Staring down the gulley to the valley below, then scrambling to the summit of the Pike of Stickle, terrifying and exhilarating.

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Chasing clouds across the fells

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Tracking  Prehistoric Cairns along Mickleden

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Flakes of Tuff carried down the scree from the Neolithic quarries on the Pike of Stickle

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On leaving, I visit the prehistoric carved boulders of Copt Howe

Mayburgh Henge, generally my starting and finishing point when visiting Cumbria.

Solstice Wanderings in Cumbria – Tuff Great Langdale Cup Marked Stone - Dungeon Ghyll - Harrison Stickle - Loft Crag - Pike of Stickle - Martcrag Moor - Stake Pass - Mickleden - Old Dungeon Ghyll - Copt Howe - Mayburgh Henge 21.06.2019…

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A classic hike and landscape photography in the Lake District. The hike consists of 8 Wainwright fells including Loft Crag, Pike o Stickle, Harrison Stickle, Pavey Arc, Thunacar Knott, High Raise, Ullscarf and Sergeant Man. I also provide a quick look inside my bag and essentials I take on a day hikLandscape Photography - This is how I do it via Pocket https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adfwn1HKUrA

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The Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn - Lake District.

It's clear to see why this is one of the most photographed scenes in the Lake District. With ease of access and a view like this, Blea Tarn is now an established favourite of many photographers.

This body of water is managed by the National Trust and sits in a sheltered hanging valley between the valleys of Great and Little Langdale. The famous Langdale Pikes can be seen bathed in the first sunlight of the day, including Harrison Stickle and Loft Crag. The small but craggy hill to the right is called Side Pike, and is designated a Site of Scientific Interest due to its geology.

For this picture I composed the scene with the foreground rocks to create some interest, and I used a long exposure to smooth out the water and also create some flowing movement in the moody clouds above.

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The Langdale Pikes in winter under fresh snow, Lake District, Cumbria © Nigel Wilkins/Alamy Stock Photo

Today on Bing 11 February 2021

Icy peaks of the Lakes Wintry clouds gather over the dramatic landscape of Great Langdale in the Lake District, carpeted in a fresh layer of snow. Towering over the centre of the image are the Langdale Pikes, the most recognisable fells in the national park in Cumbria. As mountains go, they are not that high - the tallest, Harrison Stickle, is 2,414ft (736m) tall - but they can appear deceptively steep, especially when viewed from their southern side. Those knobbly tops and craggy peaks huddling together for warmth give them a distinctive profile, recognisable for miles around.

These volcanic rocks stand in the heart of a landscape of mountains and lakes forged over the millennia by ice and fire. The exposed greenstone on one of the peaks, Pike o’Stickle, was quarried and used to make axe heads which were traded throughout Britain during Neolithic (New Stone Age) times. Those rugged slopes are still popular today, attracting walkers and climbers keen to conquer the craggy summits and enjoy mountain tarns, rock pools and dramatic waterfalls, when restrictions allow.

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Remembering the Bob Graham Round

Remembering the Bob Graham Round

Harrison Stickle. With only the sheep to keep me company in the gloomy mist. I’ve climbed Harrison Stickle before, particularly on this very day 37 years ago. The weather was a lot clearer then. My training and Karrimor partner, Peter, and I had set off from in front of the Moot Hall in Keswick an hour or so before dawn. We were following in the footsteps of Bob Graham, a Borrowdale hotelier who…

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First light on the Pikes by tdove77 http://bit.ly/2yWyfib

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@cutelittleb and Jenny on the way up #harrisonstickle! #medwiniansontour #walking #lakedistrict (at Harrison Stickle)

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Harrison Stickle, Lake District [OC] [3961x4951] via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/2OQ8NSw

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http://bit.ly/2DLVHAi http://bit.ly/2GQrYt7 Firenze Rosa 13:40 Windsor. Early #odds 20 #price now 12 Harrison Stickle 13:40 Windsor. Early #odds 25 #price now 14 Who Told Jo Jo 13:40 Windsor. Early #odds 14 #price now 8 Freedom And Wheat 14:00 Pontefract. Early #odds 50… http://bit.ly/2OD3ef7

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I was so happy to make it to the top of Harrison Stickle.

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The Light Dancing on Blea Tarn by geoffwest // Thank you for taking the time to visit and your likes and comments… they are greatly appreciated… I will be responding to all comments today... have a wonderful day everyone… If you like my work please press the follow button… This is the last in my series from Blea Tarn…. I hope you like it…. This image was taken on a day between two heavy storms… the rain brought out the autumn colours beautifully…. It was taken handheld… over the tarn (lake) is Side Pike and Harrison Stickle in the back ground… there is parking for 10 cars and so is a good spot for disabled photographers…. If you are interested in seeing more of this area in the Lake District I can recommend a youtube video... go to Nigel Danson and his video 'Why Landscape Photography is so Magical"… He is in the Langdales and at the end of the video he gets his shot of Blea Tarn with a beautiful rainbow…. here is the link….. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr99sa0xXns Developed and slightly cropped in Lightroom…. Fujichrome 1/1700… f5.6…iso 250… 20,700,000 pxls... handheld… little breeze… You can follow me on Facebook where I usually share one photo or video each day… http://ift.tt/2rwLK84