Sticklebarn and the Langdales

Important notice -

Sticklebarn will be closed on Monday 17 & Tuesday 18 May. Sticklebarn terrace is now open, we will open our indoor space on Wednesday 19 May. Our car parks are open. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

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

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Stickle Ghyll walk

Car parks for Langdale and Elterwater 

Home to the majestic Langdale Pikes and mountain tarns, the Langdales are a natural playground. Whether you’re venturing on to the high fells, relaxing at Sticklebarn or exploring the area by bike, here’s a handy guide to our car parks in Langdale and Elterwater to help you plan your day.

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Things to see and do

Stickle Ghyll walk

Our top spring 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.

A dog by the fire at Sticklebarn in Langdale Cumbria

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.

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Eating

Visitors eating outside at the Sticklebarn Pub in Great Langdale, Lake District

Feeling peckish? 

Sticklebarn terrace is open, our indoor space will reopen on Wednesday 19 May. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens at our till point, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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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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Our work

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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History

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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