Elterwater & Great Langdale walk

Decided to park up at Silverthwaite NT Car Park, just outside of Skelwith Bridge and then pick up the path to Great Langdale from there (It's just on the other side of the road). A parking spot in Skelwith would be slightly better, as you can take in Skelwith falls on the way too.

The start of the walk proper.

Heading towards Elterwater (the water)

The bridge over Great Langdale Beck in Elterwater

And again ..... The Britannia didn't open it's doors until 12 - So it was a cafe stop first for us at Elterwater.

Pretty clear on the signpost front !

The after a little detour through the quarry workings the majestic Langdale Pikes appear and the wonderful Great Langdale Valley rolls out in front of you.

It doesn't get much better than this - Warm sunshine and a real ale 'stop-off' at the Sticklebarn for a couple of beers

A selfie to pass the time as we wait for the cold beers and chips !

Out of the New Dungeon Ghyll and heading for the Old Dungeon Ghyll

Side Pike at the end of Lingmoor Fell with Pike of Blisco in the distance

It just gets better and better - Pike of Blisco, Crinkle Crags and Bowfell as we near Mickleden

Raven Crag with Pike of Stickle higher up. A great day for Deb & Allan to experience some of the best walking in England.

A last look up to the head of the Great Landale Valley as we depart the Old Dungeon Ghyll to catch the bus.

A few minutes to kill before our bus arrives, so a passer-by kindly took a photo of us. Fancy Tarn Hows anyone ?

Whilst the boys walked up the road to get the car, these two scamps decided not to wait where we left them, but to nip in the Talbot for a cheeky one