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Gt Langdale

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Great Langdale is a valley in the Lake District National park in the county of Cumbria, in the northwest of England. It is often simply referred to as Langdale, the epithet Great distinguishing it from the neighbouring valley of Little Langdale.

 

Langdale is a popular location for hikers, climbers, fell-runners and other outdoor enthusiasts, who are attracted by the many fells that ring the head of the valley. England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, can be climbed by a route from Langdale. It has spectacular views, in particular, Dungeon Ghyll Force waterfall, Harrison Stickle and Pike of Stickle.

 

The mouth of the valley is located at Skelwith Bridge, which lies about 2 miles west of the town of Ambleside. The Langdale valley contains 2 villages; Chapelstile and Elterwater and a hamlet at Highclose.

 

It is a U-shaped valley formed by glaciers while Little Langdale is a hanging valley.

 

Ref: Wikipedia

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