Langdale Valley, 3 day Nordic Break Low & High Level Options 19, 20, 21 July 2021

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This iconic valley with mountains towering above you in every direction, gives way to the most beautiful routes around the valley floor as well as high up on the .

We are taking those who wish to explore the higher fells up onto the tops of mountains surrounding this glorious valley to lead you around the whole skyline during the week. The famous Langdale Pikes, , and maybe and Bowfell (weather permitting). The lower level routes could also include walking over Lingmoor with views onto all the surrounding mountains.

You will be able to swap between high and low level options each day. On day 1 we will all walk together and for lunch head to Chester’s By The River.

The cost of this Walking Holiday will include: • 2 lunch boxes – Nicky Sproson specials – no rubbish, and far too healthy lunches! • 1 Lunch at Chester’s By The River • Dinner included • 3 days of guided walking around the routes, with the WALX Ullswater Mountain Team of experienced walk leaders and Sam Armstrong, with lots of knowledge of the surrounding fells, all of the team give guidance over the typical Lakeland terrain.

Cost: £295

Our first day will be a good long stride out down to and Lunch at Chester’s By The River as a group. Suggested Higher level Routes (interchangeable for day 2 or 3 weather dependent: Pike of Blisco & possibly Blea Tarn - IGH: 10km & 700m ascent OR 13km & 700m The Langdale Pikes & Pavey Ark - 12km 900m ascent Bowfell - Around 15km & 1100m ascent, or bad weather route Angle Tarn via Rossett Ghylll & back via Stake Pass

Suggested Lower level Routes (interchangeable for day 2 or 3 weather dependent: Around via Blea Tarn into - 14km & 466m ascent – Into Mickledon – 10km & 200m ascent Longmoor Fell or

Accommodation: We have been extremely lucky to be able to reserve the whole of The Old Dungeon Ghyll http://www.odg.co.uk/. It is your responsibility to contact them on 015394 37272 and speak to Emma to secure your room asap. This is a very popular hotel for obvious reasons due to its location and it is rare to be able to reserve all the rooms. The rooms are held from Sunday 18th and you can stay an extra night on the 21st. Once you have secured your room please inform Sam who will register you for the trip. The hotel has advised us that they will only hold the rooms for us for a certain amount of time. T’s and C’s apply and will be advised upon booking. Please book by contacting Sam Armstrong. [email protected] [email protected] 07860 478409 07976 949488