Great Langdale

An adventure playground of rugged slopes and craggy summits

Once the centre of the Lakeland slate industry this glaciated, meandering valley with its majestic towering fells is now a natural playground for the hardiest of outdoor enthusiasts and keen novices alike.

Home to world-class rock climbing and the soaring Langdale Pikes, the going can be tough if you head for the high fells. Yet the valley also offers the opportunity to enjoy low-level walks around picture perfect lakes, relaxing riverside strolls and woodland routes suitable for all abilities. 

Great Langdale is not all about the outdoors, and even the most extreme adventurers need to rest. Nestled at the foot of these high fells you will find pubs, inns and hotels offering crackling fires, comfortable corners and some of the best Lakeland produce around.

All you really need to enjoy the stunning scenery of Great Langdale is a pair of sturdy shoes and plenty of enthusiasm. As Alfred Wainwright once noted, ‘no mountain profile in Lakeland arrests and excites the attention more than that of the Langdale Pikes.’ So, take a deep breath and prepare to be inspired.