Discover 25 outstanding Lake District summits accessible from the lively valleys of Great Langdale, Ambleside and Grasmere. This area is famed for its spectacular scenery, diverse walking and classic Lakeland atmosphere, from the enchanting lower fells of Loughrigg and Silver How to the rugged heights of Bowfell, Crinkle Crags and the Langdale Pikes. With England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, included for the ambitious, you’ll find a full range of fellwalking experiences, whether you want a gentle stroll or a demanding mountain day.

Perfect for summit-baggers and independent hillwalkers alike, this trusted Cicerone guidebook provides everything you need to explore the Langdale, Grasmere and Ambleside fells with confidence. Complete fell-by-fell coverage details every possible route up and down, not just the main paths, allowing you to devise your own unique outings, combine summits or tackle legendary ridge routes.

• Complete fell-by-fell coverage across all 25 Langdale summits, with every ascent, descent and ridge route described, so you can choose the route that’s right for you.
• HARVEY mapping, hand-drawn topos and panoramas for each fell, helping you visualise your line of ascent and the views from the top.
• Ridge route combinations, including classic link-ups and high-level traverses, let you enjoy longer days and endless variety.
• Practical valley base information for Great Langdale, Grasmere and Ambleside, with advice on access, public transport, parking, accommodation and services.
• Summit tick lists to log all 25 fells, part of a series covering all 230 Lake District summits, a lifetime’s worth of Lakeland adventures in eight volumes.

Author Mark Richards, a lifelong fellwalker inspired by Alfred Wainwright, shares his expert knowledge and passion for the Lake District in this comprehensive volume. With step-by-step route descriptions, detailed mapping and unique perspectives, you’ll be ready to make every ascent memorable and every valley visit worthwhile.

Langdale is just one chapter: the full Walking the Lake District Fells series unlocks all 230 Lakeland summits across eight companion volumes, your ultimate guide from first fell to final top.

Walking the Lake District Fells - Langdale - Quick Facts

Series: Walking the Lake District Fells
Area: Great Langdale, Grasmere, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Designation: Lake District National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Summits covered: 25 fells
Valley bases: Great Langdale, Grasmere, Ambleside
Highlighted summits: Bowfell, Langdale Pikes, Helm Crag, Pike o’Blisco, Crinkle Crags, Loughrigg, Scafell Pike
Highest summit: Scafell Pike (978m), England’s highest mountain
Route format: Fell-by-fell description, with multiple ascent, descent and ridge route options per summit
Navigation: Step-by-step route descriptions with HARVEY mapping and hand-drawn topos
Difficulty: Straightforward to challenging; navigational skills required; some routes require stamina and careful planning for longer ridge days
Best season: Year-round, though winter walking on higher fells requires experience and appropriate equipment

Author Top Tip

“From the charming paths of Loughrigg and the iconic Lion and the Lamb on Helm Crag to the airy summits above Mickleden and the mighty Scafell Pike, Langdale is where the Lake District’s drama and variety are at their best. Don’t hesitate to craft your own adventure — every ascent, descent and ridge opens up new perspectives and fresh rewards.”

- Mark Richards, author of Walking the Lake District Fells - Langdale and the complete Fellranger series

Author preface
Area covered by this guide
Key to maps and topos
Starting points

Introduction
Valley bases
Fix the Fells
Using this guide
Safety and access
Additional online resources

Fells
1    Blea Rigg
2    Bowfell
3    Calf Crag
4    Cold Pike
5    Crinkle Crags
6    Esk Pike
7    Gibson Knott
8    Great End
9    Harrison Stickle
10    Helm Crag
11    High Raise
12    Lingmoor Fell
13    Little Stand
14    Loft Crag
15    Loughrigg Fell
16    Pavey Ark
17    Pike o'Blisco
18    Pike o'Stickle
19    Rossett Pike
20    Scafell Pike
21    Sergeant Man
22    Silver How
23    Steel Fell
24    Tarn Crag
25    Thunacar Knott

Ridge routes
1    The Great Langdale Round
2    The Langdale Pikes
3    The Easedale Skyline
4    The Greenburn Horseshoe

More to explore
Useful contacts
A fellranger's glossary
List of 230 Fellranger fells

Seasons

Year-round walking. Winter walks, even on the lower fells, are not for the inexperienced or under-equipped.

Centres

Ambleside, Grasmere, Rydal, Elterwater, Chapel Stile, the Old and New Dungeon Ghyll hotels

Difficulty

Straightforward ascents on sometimes clear, sometimes faint paths, and occasionally pathless terrain, to be used as a basis for readers' own walks. Navigational skills are needed but no specialist equipment. Any scrambling is easy and non-scrambling alternatives are always provided.

Must See

A fresh perspective on classic summits in the Lakes including Bowfell, Crinkle Crags, Great End, Helm Crag, Loughrigg, Scafell Pike and the Langdale Pikes, and an inspiring introduction to lesser-known Lakeland fells such as Blea Rigg and Little Stand

December 2019

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