The Langdale Loop
A 12 mile circular route of the Great Langdale valley. This was the route I took for my second wild camp of the year, continuing my #pitchpermonth challenge. Start : Elterwater National Trust Car Park (Grid Ref: NY 327 047 ) Date : 5th & 6th February 2020 Distance : 12 miles Ascent : 2,832 feet Part 1 - The Valley Floor Setting off from the car park, I turned left over the stone bridge, and headed up the minor road bearing right. After a short walk, I began to see warning signs up ahead - 'No Admittance' and 'Authorised Personnel Only'. There was also a sealed off mine entrance just to one side of the road. On the oppsite side was a finger post diverting the footpath away from the road, and down into woodland by the side of Great Langdale Beck. The slate pitched path soon reached a junction. I carried straight on following the river, but taking the right turning would lead to a bridge, crossing the beck to bring you out at Wainwrights Inn, and the small village