Sunday 25 October – Great Langdale Valley loop from New Dungeon Ghyll

Date: 25th October

Leader: Damian

Meet time: 10:15

Start time: 10:30

Estimated finish time: 14:30

Distance: 8-9miles approx

Ascent: 200m appx ( no steep climbs, large sections mostly flat)

Ramblers walk grading (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/how-know-which-ramblers-walk-right-you):
Leisurely – D

Start point: Lake District Car Park by B5343, New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale LA22 9JX

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Car parking: Lake District Car Park Pay and Display by B5343 New Dungeon Ghyll / Stickle Ghyll National Trust Car Park Pay and Display, New Dungeon Ghyll LA23 9JU. Public Transport Stagecoach Service 516
(Car sharing may be possible – please contact the walk leader to arrange)

It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park. If you are not sure where the car parking/meeting point is, you must contact the walk leader at the latest the day before the walk. You should not rely on mobile phones or postcodes. There is often no mobile reception near walk meeting points and postcodes are for the nearest place nearby but should only serve as a guideline. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking space so that walks can start promptly.

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Summary

A circular walk through the Great Langdale Valley, providing excellent views of the surrounding fells and valley head.

This walk is suitable for beginner’s / those who wish to avoid any fell / steep climbing. The walk will be undertaken at a leisurely pace. 

Description

Leaving the car park we follow the footpath through the valley bottom eastwards to Great Langdale Beck. Crossing the beck we follow part of The Cumbria Way by the beck to Chapel Stile and then to Elterwater Village following well-used tracks and farm paths, usually fairly smooth and easy underfoot. We then head south along the road to Eltermere Hotel and ascend along the track through Sawrey’s Wood. Continuing westwards we walk through Baysbrown Wood and Hags Wood to Oak Howe. At Oak Howe we pick up part of The Cumbria Way again to Side House. The path then traverses a number of fields on the northern flank of Side Pike and through Great Langdale Campsite to the B5343. The last leg of the walk follows the path between Old Dungeon Ghyll and New Dungeon Ghyll along the valley bottom.

Attending? Please register your intent to join the walk using the booking form on our website 6pm the eve of the walk.

Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing), footwear and enough food and water. The leader reserves the right to turn away any walker not suitably equipped. The leader may cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.

New members

Check your walk suitability, we suggest starting with an Easy to Moderate walk. Unless the event is cancelled just turn up at the meeting point on time, and introduce yourself to the walk leader! Subscribe to our Facebook page and email list, or join our WhatsApp group to stay up-to-date!

Unsure what to pack? Check out our guide here: UK Hillwalking: Seasonal Equipment & Clothing Guide – SuMMit Good

Please note the walk leader may not be in contact prior to an event; however, they may ask for more information about your walking experience. This is to ensure you have the fitness required to complete the walk that is planned safely.