Sticklebarn and the Langdales

An adventure playground of rugged slopes, craggy summits and a cracking pint

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Herwick sheep grazing on a sunny day

Spring time in Langdale 

Discover the joys of spring in the beautiful Langdale valley; we’ve got everything you need for a great day out.

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Things to see and do 

Man and woman drinking at the bar in Sticklebarn

Relax and refuel at Sticklebarn in Langdale 

Sit back and relax at Sticklebarn with roaring fires, hearty meals and local ales.

Man, woman and dog sitting on the terrace at Sticklebarn

Dogs at Sticklebarn and The Langdales 

Access all the information you need about visiting Sticklebarn pub and The Langdales with your faithful, four-legged friend.

Ghyll scrambling

Things to do on wet days in Langdale  

We have to be truthful, sometime it rains a little bit in Langdale and sometimes it rains a lot. But don’t be put off from a day out in the valley because actually some things are even better on a wet day. Here are our wet weather top tips.

High Close Garden in Cumbria

High Close Estate and Arboretum 

Venture a little off the beaten track to explore High Close Estate. This little known sanctuary perched between Langdale and Grasmere has over 1000 years of fascinating history and is home to some very impressive trees.

People looking at the view on a walk at Great Langdale, Cumbria

Great spring walks in Langdale 

Looking for a walk among some of the finest scenery in the Lakes? Try one of our favourite walks around the valley for a spring day.

Celebrating the opening of the cycle trail at the Memorial Bridge

Langdale cycle trail 

This 11-mile cycle trail through Great Langdale valley has spectacular views and opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way.

Historic image of Langdale valley

Langdale through a lens - one family's love of the valley captured on film. 

Like many of us today, celebrated historian George Macauley Trevelyan fell completely in love with the Langdale valley during his family holidays here. So much so, that he was inspired to become its chief protector. This year we’re sharing some unique photos of their experience in the valley – 100 years on.

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What's on 

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Arc'teryx Big Mountain Weekend 

Two days full of informative, interactive fun, the Big Mountain Weekend returns to Langdale on 5 and 6 May to launch the Arc’teryx Lakeland Revival.

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Children's games and activities

Fri 20 Apr 2018
11:00-17:00
There's plenty to keep the kids entertained, from table tennis on the terrace when the sun's out to board games and indoor crafts on those soggy days.

Quiz Night

Sun 22 Apr 2018
20:00-22:00
Get your thinking caps on at our weekly quiz night, it's £1 per person to enter and the winning team takes home the kitty.

Tuesday adventure Films

Tue 24 Apr 2018
19:00-21:00
Head to Sticklebarn for high-adrenaline movies on the big screen upstairs.

Raven's Pit with multi award winning film maker Terry Abraham

Fri 04 May 2018
19:00-23:00
Join us for Raven's Pit, a night of film, ale and tall tales of climbing heritage in the Hayloft at the Sticklebarn, Langdale.

Arc'teryx Big Mountain Weekend

Sat 05 May 2018
09:00-21:00
Join us for a weekend full of informative fun with Arc'teryx as they educate, share and improve skills necessary for enjoying the mountains and crags safely. Wind down the evenings with live music from Scrogans Run and adventure films at Sticklebarn.

History walk with a Ranger

Sat 05 May 2018
13:00-15:30
As part of the Arc'teryx big weekend, we're offering guided walks with a Ranger around the Langdale Valley. Be transported back 10,000 years to learn about the first Neolithic settlers before leaping back to the future for a drink at Sticklebarn.
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Eating

A family playing a boardgame at Sticklebarn in Langdale

Our spring 2018 menu 

Feeling peckish? We’ve picked a few of our favourite National Trust meals for you to enjoy during a visit to Langdale. Tuck in to homemade snacks and dishes made using local ingredients.

Two people looking at a map at Sticklebarn in Langdale Cumbria

Relax at Sticklebarn 

Spend some time together this autumn at Sticklebarn, our pub in Langdale. This isn’t a traditional pub experience, it’s a National Trust pub and we do things a little differently; with fire pits, blankets, board games and hearty food.

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Places to stay

Family time at Great Langdale Campsite

Great Langdale Campsite 

With the towering Langdale Pikes looming above it, Great Langdale Campsite is a particularly dramatic spot to pitch up for a holiday in the Lake District. The site offers a wide selection of grassy pitches, as well as a collection of wooden camping pods.

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Wildlife

Two swallows sitting on a branch
A whooper swan in the water

Birds of spring and summer 

Find out which birds you’re most likely to hear and see on the fells of Great Langdale during the warmer seasons.

Birds of autumn and winter 

Find out which birds you’re most likely to hear and see on the fells of Great Langdale during the colder seasons.

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Get involved

Volunteers in Langdale

Volunteer in Langdale 

Working in amazing places, meeting new people and knowing that you’re helping a great cause are all good reasons to volunteer with us. We have plenty volunteering opportunities in Langdale, whatever your interests and time availability.

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Our work

A customer buying a hydro-powered pint at Sticklebarn in Langdale

We’re pouring hydro generated pints! 

We are so pleased that Sticklebarn is the first National Trust hydro-powered pub and we're serving you one of the greenest pints in the UK.

A view down the Greenburn valley looking south east

Greenburn Hydro Project 

The once industrial Greenburn valley in Little Langdale is now the site of our newest hydro electric project in the Lake District.

The Lake District becomes a World Heritage Site

An introduction to the Lake District World Heritage Site 

The Lake District was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in early July 2017. It is now part of a special family of iconic places across the planet, like the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Easter Island, the Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and many other world famous locations.

Rangers hammering a post into the ground

The role of our rangers 

Learn about the work of our rangers, which includes pathway maintenance, woodland management and nature conservation.

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