Langdale

Langdale

South Eastern Lake District

Route: Langdale

Area: South Eastern Lake District

Date of walk: 15th January 2014

Walkers: Andrew

Distance: 7.5 miles

Ascent: 800 feet

Plan A this morning was to climb Helm Crag, but on the way past I couldn’t see the foot of the fell, let alone its top. It was misty and drizzling so I had to resort to Plan B – not with reluctance as a low level walk in Langdale is always beautiful whatever the weather

I parked near Skelwith Bridge and joined the Cumbria Way to walk along the banks of the River Brathay. The river was running very high following all the recent rain

When I reached Elterwater I turned south to head through Sawrey’s Wood and across Little Langdale. The last leg of the walk took me past Colwith Force and Skelwith Force, both of which were in good form and roaring like lions

The photos below reflect the fact that the weather was unremittingly gloomy – low mist, constant rain and poor light, but I’d enjoyed the walk all the same

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