Sticklebarn and the Langdales

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

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The autumn light over Langdale and Sticklebarn.

Autumn highlights in Langdale  

The crowds of summer are long gone and with the fells all to yourself, autumn is the best time of year for wild days and wind-swept walks. Here are our favourite things to do in Langdale in Autumn.

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Things to see and do 

In the pub

The terrace at Sticklebarn in Langdale

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.

In the countryside

Mickleden, Lake District

Enjoy one of our walks 

Try one of these National Trust trails and make the most of your visit to this beautiful area.

Campers at Great Langdale in autumn

Great Langdale Campsite 

Great Langdale Campsite is an ideal base for those looking for outdoor adventure.

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.

High Close tree trail

High Close tree trail 

Follow this walking trail around the arboretum to discover some of the exotic conifer species we look after.

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.

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What's on 

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Adventure movies

Tue 26 Sep 2017
19:00-21:00
Looking for some inspiration for your next adventure? Head to Sticklebarn for high-adrenaline movies on the big screen upstairs.

Quiz Night

Sun 01 Oct 2017
20:00-21:00
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.

High Close Estate - British Red Cross Day

Sat 14 Oct 2017
11:00-16:00
Come and walk the tree trail and learn about our exotic collection of conifers in High Close Arboretum. Rangers will be on site to answer questions and offer guided walks, all donations towards the British Red Cross.

Grand Day Out in Cumbria

Sat 21 Oct 2017
09:00-17:00
Join the Grand Day Out team in Langdale for an exciting weekend including trail runs, guided walks, cycle sportives, workshops, talks, music and general outdoor fun.

Spooktastic movies

Mon 23 Oct 2017
16:00-18:00
After a day on the hills snuggle in for some spooktastic films for the whole family.

Evening bat walks

Tue 24 Oct 2017
18:00-21:00
Take a walk around Langdale with a National Trust Ranger learning about bats as you go. Followed by sausages around the fire and a spooky film at Sticklebarn. £10 per adult, kids go free.
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Eating

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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Wildlife

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  • Two swallows sitting on a branch

    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.

  • A whooper swan in the water

    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.

Volunteers working in a wall in Langdale

Roy Isherwood: Holding back the years in Langdale 

Roy Isherwood volunteers in Langdale helping our Rangers with practical conservation tasks. This year, on 1 March, Roy turned 86. Find out why he thinks volunteering is keeping him young at heart.

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Our work

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.

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.

Four National Trust Rangers in the Lake District

How we're taking care of this special place 

See how our team of rangers work hard to look after vast amounts of diverse Lake District landscape.

Ranger standing infront of Stickle Ghyll Bird Feeding Station

Building a bird-feeding station 

Learn about one of our projects to help sustain and encourage the many species of birds which can be found in Langdale.

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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