The Langdale Pikes

The Langdale Pikes is a group of four fairly lofty mountain summits that are perched high above the Great Langdale valley. They make for an iconic display, the shapely silhoutte if the Langdale Pikes is instantly recognisable above the skyline. 

While the ground around the Langdale Pikes can provide quite challenging walking conditions, it is possible to get around the four tops of Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle, Pike 'o Stickle and Loft Crag in a reasonably short time frame. Pavey Ark is known for having a rather challenging scramble ascent via means of an exposed "chimney" called Jack's Rake, but we will be avoiding any such tricky and potentially dangerous terrain. 

Our route will utilise the standard ascent of Stickle Ghyll, which is a beautiful ravine with gushing cascades and babbling pools. Stickle Tarn is soon reached which makes for a nice spot to have a rest before continuing over…