National Trust Langdale - Guided heritage walk
National Trust Stickle Ghyll car park, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JU
The tour will cover the geology and geography of the valley; its rich human history including when it was an important location for axe factories; through to George Trevelyan and the birth of the National Trust. We will also give you an insight into farming life in the uplands and the challenges faced by a community trying to balance traditions with modern practices, and how they have adapted to face the pressures and opportunities tourism brings. We will visit some hidden gems within the valley, providing an insight that will allow you to view this stunning valley with fresh eyes.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 11:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 15:00
Location & directions
National Trust Stickle Ghyll car park, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JU
- Directions:
- By road Junction 36 M6, then A591 from Kendal to Ambleside, A593 from Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge, then take the B543 to Great Langdale. Parking: Parking at Stickle Ghyll (OS: NY294065) is pay & display. Coach parking for 2 coaches - must be pre-booked via email [email protected]. Parking at Old Dungeon Ghyll OS: NY286061 is pay & display (NT members free at all these car parks.) By train Windermere Railway Station is 9 miles from Great Langdale. Catch 555 bus to Ambleside Kelsick Road, then change to the 516 going to Dungeon Ghyll. Check Stagecoach for bus timetables. By bus Stagecoach 516 from Ambleside, alight at Langdale campsite. Cycling Regional Route 37 (from Greenodd to Ambleside) then links from Skelwith Bridge all the way to Stickle Gyhll. For more information go to the Sustrans website.
- Contact on day:
- Tom Rumsey
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is not essential but we recommend you book so we have an idea of numbers.
- Booking contact name:
- Tom Rumsey
- Booking telephone number:
- +443442491895
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets/
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/the-langdales/events/
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The walk will be along established paths on the valley bottom. There are slopes and areas of undulating terrain. The exact route of the walk may be guided by the weather forecast.
Additional information
The meeting point is outside the welcome pod in the corner of the Stickle Ghyll National Trust car park. What to bring and wear - appropriate outdoor shoes and suitable clothing for the weather Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
