Sticklebarn and the Langdales

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

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Great Landgale in the Lake District, Cumbria

Repairing a rare 400 year old barn in Langdale 

On Monday 8 April work will begin to carry out much needed repairs to a rare 400 year old cruck barn in Great Langdale near Ambleside. Between Monday 8 April and Monday 5 May the road to Blea Tarn from Great Langdale will be closed, and a diversion in place, to allow work to take place as part of an eight week programme.

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What's on

Herwick sheep grazing on a sunny day

Spring in Langdale 

Goodbye winter and hello spring! With promises of longer days and warmer weather, will you be exploring Langdale with family and friends? This is a chance to breathe in fresh countryside air and linger over long walks, open fires, real ales and great food.

Welcome to Sticklebarn bar

Upcoming events at Sticklebarn 

Our events calendar is packed with things to do at Sticklebarn, from an evening of live music to quiz nights and adventure movies on the big screen, we’ve got everything you need to unwind after a day on the fells. 

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Eating

A salad at Sticklebarn in Langdale

Our menu 

We’re serving up something a little different at Sticklebarn in Langdale - super tasty, planet friendly food and drinks, all in the name of a great cause – looking after the Lakes.

Woman kneading dough at Sticklebarn in Langdale

The Sticklebarn baking blog  

Kellie joined the Sticklebarn team in February 2018 and has been baking up a storm ever since – creating delicious, exciting cakes and treats for our pub every day. Here you’ll find regular blog posts written by Kellie, as she gives us a look into the life of a baker at Sticklebarn.

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Things to see and do

Walkers at Blea Tarn in Langdale

Our top walks in Langdale 

Enjoy the countryside in all its glory on one of our walks in the dramatic Langdale Valley. Choose from short, serene low-level walks to fell top expeditions. Combine your adventure with a trip to our pub Sticklebarn for the perfect pit-stop and a hearty meal.

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.

Two people cycling through the countryside

Langdale cycle trail 

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

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.

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.

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.

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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

Two staff members at Sticklebarn 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

Great Landgale in the Lake District, Cumbria

Repairing a rare 400 year old barn in Langdale 

On Monday 8 April work will begin to carry out much needed repairs to a rare 400 year old cruck barn in Great Langdale near Ambleside. Between Monday 8 April and Monday 5 May the road to Blea Tarn from Great Langdale will be closed, and a diversion in place, to allow work to take place as part of an eight week programme.

Two staff members at Sticklebarn in Langdale

Sticklebarn - serious about sustainability 

We are continually looking to find ways to embed sustainability into all aspects of our operation at Sticklebarn including the way we handle waste, the equipment we use in the kitchen and the way we source our ingredients.

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.

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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