Langdale
The breathtakingly beautiful area of Langdale runs west of Ambleside up to the Langdale Pikes (Pike is a local term for peak). It splits into two valleys, Great Langdale and Little Langdale. It includes the lovely village of Elterwater with its pub and a scattering of craft shops, Chapel Stile and the various pubs along the B5343. There are countless walking routes, both low and high level. In Great Langdale there’s a choice of pubs and a campsite.
Elterwater
This small, reed-fringed lake often has fantastic reflections of the Langdale Pikes. There is a relatively flat walk from Elterwater village past the lake towards Skelwith Bridge.
Walks and rides routes in the Langdale Valley
Miles without Stiles routes, easy access routes
The Langdale area has 2 easy-access routes suitable for those with limited mobility, wheelchairs, trampers, pushchairs, visual impairments, young children and legs that need care. The routes have no stiles and are graded for some, many or all with descriptions on length, terrain, path type and facilities.
Getting to and around Langdale
Cycling to Langdale
The Langdale Trail provides cycle and walk links to and through the valley.
Bring your own bike, or hire an electric or mountain bike at our bike hire centre in Hawkshead and cycle a mostly off-road route into Langdale. Hawkshead to Langdale is just over 19 km, so take a picnic or choose a pub to refuel before your return bike ride!
