Introducing Langdale
Surrounded on all sides by towering peaks, saw-tooth ridges and scree-strewn slopes, the Langdale Valley is one of the most dramatic sights in the Lake District. The main road snakes past Elterwater into the valley of Great Langdale, the starting point for some of the region’s classic trails – including the trail into the Langdale Pikes past Harrison Stickle (736m) and Pike o’ Stickle (709m), and the spectacular ascent of Crinkle Crags (819m). An ancient packhorse trail leads through Little Langdale over Wrynose and Hardknott Passes to the coast, passing a ruined Roman fort en route.
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Last updated: Nov 24, 2010
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by scoodly 10 August 2011
Hi It does sound good - getting a little lost is a rite of passage. Now you've had a taste, with improved navigation and map reading,…
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Re: Planning UK trip... pls help!
by jedder 16 July 2011
Regarding the Lakes........ i would base myself in the Keswick or Ambleside area. You wont need anymore than 3 days in the Lake District.…
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RE: Driving from land's End to John O'Groats
by christopherneill 26 January 2011
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