The Langdales Valley 1690ft height gain over 9 miles. Leader John M
Some rough fell paths, woodland bridleways and a small amount of road walking. Some parts may be tricky for dog walkers. Please see John to assess suitability.
A very scenic walk with great views of the Langdale Pikes, Great Langdales inc Crinkle Crags and Bowfell then onto Little Langdales with more fine views.
We start from New Dungeon Ghyll walking a rocky path to Old Dungeon Ghyll then onto a campsite on a footpath for Side Pike and Lingmoor fell.
We then climb through a plantation and up hill towards the top of Side Pike leading to Blea Tarn for lunch. John happened to bump into Helen Skelton whilst doing the recce at Blea Tarn.
After lunch we head to Blea Moss and then onto Wrynose Pass Road walking past Fell Foot Farm.
We then head to Little Langdales over Slaters Bridge, a historic 17th-century packhorse bridge crossing the River Brathay, for a short break.
We continue onto Sawreys Wood and Bays Brown Wood and then along a Bridleway to Oak Howe.
Good paths then take us to New Dungeon Ghyll for a well earned drink.
Good walking boots required and plenty of water, especially on a warm day.
Led by John M