Discover Cumbria

I enjoyed a superb day on Blencathra today, the weather was quite bleak and atmospheric, and whilst out I felt the rock was pretty slippy under foot. I reflected on how important is to choose the right walk for the conditions and was glad that I hadn't selected a more difficult scramble than I had. Sadly I heard later today, that someone had died whilst attempting Sharp Edge today. I am always saddened to hear of the demise of a fellow fell walker.

Wasdale comprises some of the most dramatic lakeland scenery. Wasdale is situated on Cumbria's remote west coast in a hidden cormer of the Lake District.

Wastwater is Englands deepest lake surrounded by famous mountains - Scafell Pike(Englands highest mountain), Scafell and Great Gable.

One of the many reasons people come to Wasdale is as a destination having travelled over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes. The formidable route offers the non fell walker the opportunity of experiencing the very finest scenery availble anywhere in the UK.

With nearest shops in the next valley, one road and a pub Little Langdale is the perfect destination to get away from it all. What the valley has is lots of excellent walking and easy access to high high fells. If you are a fell walker and prefer to begin on foot from your accommodation Little Langdale is an appealling choice.

Crinkle Crags, Bow Fell and Wetherlam are all achievable from the valley. These mountains can me approached from less often trod directions which are really beatiful also.