The Langdale Pikes

About trip

Deservedly one of the most popular walks in the Lakes it is not worth scrimping and saving on time during the walk. Tackle Jack’s Rake under the 400′ rock face of Pavey Ark (I was only 8 when I first went up it ) although there are easier alternatives to the East and then continue the walk over Pike O’Stickle and its vertigo inducing summit. However although any dangers are perceived rather than real the welcome pint in one of the pubs below is well earned. The ascent to Stickle Tarn (at 1500′) is steep and well trodden, but once there the panorama opens up and the options are endless. The rugged scrambles up to the summit of Pavey Ark are followed by an innocuous stroll over the two famous Stickles of Harrison and Pike. The best descent is down Troughton Beck to the North West of Pike O’Stickle, again steep and rocky but completes a wonderful round. Although the pub and hotel at the foot of the Langdale Pikes are both named after the Dungeon Ghyll the stream of that name is not used by walkers. Climbers may attempt the steep sided gill which rises a few hundred yards to the west of the popular Stickle Ghyll ascent. Recommend. Climb a few hundred feet up the hillside to the South East of Stickle Tarn for the best views of the Langdale Pikes From: where2walk.co.uk