Exploring by bus
Bus number 516 runs between Ambleside and Dungeon Ghyll at the head of Great Langdale every day of the week. By travelling by bus, you have no worries about parking, it gives you the freedom to start and finish your walk at different places and you can sit back and enjoy the spectacular views. You are also helping this special place by reducing traffic and carbon emissions.
The bus calls at Skelwith Bridge, Elterwater, New Dungeon Ghyll and Old Dungeon Ghyll and all stops in between.
Timetable for the 516 Langdale bus – Operated by Stagecoach.
Links for connecting services
From Ambleside Bus Station there are direct buses linking you to Keswick, Grasmere, Coniston, Windermere, Bowness, Kendal and Lancaster.
For more details and timetables visit the Traveline or Stagecoach websites.
Langdale by bike
Follow the off road Langdale Trail (National Trust) from Ambleside to New Dungeon Ghyll, a scenic ride on bridleways with some steep and rough sections.
Confident road cyclists will enjoy the challenging hills on the roads past Blea Tarn and Red Bank, it’s best to go early or late in the day or out of season if you can to avoid the traffic.
See and filter all of our walks and rides routes in the Lake District National Park by location, length and accessibility. Plan your trip with our route information and map.
Langdale on foot
There are lots of beautiful walks, why not catch the bus one way and walk back?
For easy access trails check out our Miles Without Stiles routes.
See and filter all of our walks and rides routes in the Lake District National Park by location, length and accessibility. Plan your trip with our route information and map.
For more route suggestions visit the National Trust website .
