Come along for a walk with National Trust Rangers James and Neil and
Mountain Guide, Malcolm.
All Walks start & finish from the Sticklebarn in
Langdale LA22 9JU
GR NY295 065.
Meet from 9am for a 10am start. Coffees & teas available
(pack Lunches vailable for purchase).
A wet weather walk option that takes us around the valley
will be available if the weather is not suitable for the high level routes on
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Monday 29 October
Stickle Tarn and Tarn
Crag via Stickle Ghyll
Distance 3.3km, total ascent 399m, total descent 399m, total
walking time 2 hours. Grade: Medium. Walking mainly on footpaths.
Join us for a great little walk that packs a big punch.
We’ll chat about Langdale’s history, geology and archaeology
along the way and ranger James might even point out a few hidden gems for you
to explore if you’re lucky.
We will walk up alongside Stickle Ghyll to picturesque
Stickle Tarn where we can view the valley far below, and the lofty pikes of Pavey Ark
and Harrison Stickle above. From here we will cross Stickle Ghyll and walk
around the tarn until we start our route back via Tarn Crag down to Sticklebarn
for well earned refreshments.
Tuesday 30 October
Langdale Pikes
Distance 6.8km, total ascent 723m, total descent 725m, total
walking time 3.5 hours. Grade: Hard. Steep walking in places but no
exposure.
Join us as we conquer the iconic Langdale Pikes.
We’ll chat about Langdale’s history, geology and archaeology
along the way and ranger James might even point out a few hidden gems for you
to explore if you’re lucky.
Following a route up to Stickle Tarn we will skirt the
eastern edge of the tarn before climbing the east side of Pavey Ark.
We will then visit Harrison Stickle and Pike of Stickle before crossing Loft
Crag and ticking off our 4th Wainwright of the day. We descend via
Pike Howe past a couple of peat houses on the way back to Sticklebarn.
Wednesday 31st October
Pike O’ Blisco
Distance 7.2km, total ascent 619, total descent 623m ,
total walking time 4 hours. Grade Hard steep walking in places but
no exposure.
Join us as we venture to the summit of the lonely Langdale
Pike.
We’ll chat about Langdale’s history, geology and archaeology
along the way and ranger James might even point out a few hidden gems for you
to explore if you’re lucky.
Set apart from its neighbours Pike O’ Blisco offers arguably
the best views of all the Pikes.
This walk will take us up the valley of Oxendale
and up to Red Tarn via the Browney Ghyll path. From here we will make for the
wonderfully rocky summit of Pike O’ Blisco before descending down the path via
Red Acre Gill.
Thursday
1st of November
Langdale
Pikes ( As Tuesday)
Friday
2nd November
Stickle
Tarn and Tarn Crag via Stickle Ghyll (as
Monday).
Wet
Weather Option
Cumbria way to
Elterwater.
Distance
8km, 3hours walking time (approx) mainly level walking on Public Rights of Way
(but can be wet and rough). Taking in Farming, Quarries and Woodlands.
Had a great walk today with the rangers. Managed to keep the kids enthused up and down the path with knowledgable guides.
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The walk with Malcolm, James and Neil to the top of Pavey Ark was the highlight of our week. No mean feat with four children, the youngest being just 5. The kids loved walking with the rangers and they really kept them motivated, even in the driving rain and wind. We wouldn't have achieved this without the rangers, so a big thank you. We hope you continue with the idea of these guided walks.
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