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Langdale Pikes (Cumbria)

Description: A group of peaks on the northerrn side of the Great Longdale, Lake District.

Newest Review: ... side. Okay... all happy? So, we are here ready to discover the Langdale Pikes further... The Pikes are: Harrison Stickle (2403 feet high) Pavey Arc - and it's famous rake Jack's Rake (2288 feet) Loft Crag (2270 feet) Pike o' Stickle (2323 feet) Thunacar Knott (2351 feet) Wainwright said, 'No mountain profile in Lakeland arrests and excites the attention more than that of the Langdale ... more

... Pikes,' and I quite agree. People of all ages grace its hill tops every day, from novice walkers, curiously following the hordes, to the experienced of walker. A draw pulls one to this place and a return is quite like being back home. The most commo...more

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Langdale Pikes (Cumbria): Langdale Pike Report (920 words)
by - written on 12/07/09 (Very useful, 100 readings)
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Suddenly, you find yourself in the Lake District... You are heading along the A592 with Windermere to your left. You look to the north and in the distance you see a curious mountain formation. Two hill tops strangely positioned against each other. What is that? You wonder. It is - or should I say they are - the Langdale Pikes. And today, constant reader, I am going to take you by the hand and guide you across this beautiful terrain. Hope you have brought your boots and some food and water. Best make you sure you have your waterproofs too, it can rain a bit here, as I am sure you might know. We move onto the A593, heading towards Coniston. But before Coniston ... Read the complete review