BIG North Christmas: Little Langdale and the waterfalls
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This event is part of the OutdoorLads BIG North Christmas 2021 Weekend and is intended for those attending this event.
Little Langdale is the smaller neighbouring valley to Great Langdale. This walk mainly follows stony tracks and gravel paths (rough underfoot and may be wet or muddy in places).
The walk initially heads south-east through meadows alongside the River Brathay to Skelwith Bridge, with a view of Skelworth Force along the way. The river drops 5 metres here, forcing all the water through a fairly narrow gap and generating an impressive fall of water. Turning west through woodland, the walk then follows the Greenburn Beck to Colwith Force where the water drops around 12 metres, with plenty of white water to be seen. Crossing the beck via a footbridge further west we head north-east through Little Langdale along field paths and then a track through woodland back to Elterwater village. From here we return to High Close Hostel.
This is a fairly easy, shorter walk. So, make the most of your time in the Lakes and join us for a leg-stretch on Sunday before heading home! This event is an optional part of the BIG North Christmas 2021 Weekend. The walk is 7.5 miles / 12 kilometres in length, with around 250 metres of ascent.
Photo credits: 'Trees above water' by Russell Holden, 'Langdale in winter' (photographer unattributed) and 'Trees in autumn' (photographer unattributed) are copyright-free photos from Pixabay and used in accordance with the Pixabay Licence. All other photos are by the event leader, with permission granted to OutdoorLads for their use.
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What to bring
Boots: your most important piece of kit: comfortable, waterproof, breathable and designed for hiking. Trainers may be OK, depending on how rough the ground is and if its dry. Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters. Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions.
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and to body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt), a mid layer (micro-fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (windproof jacket or thick fleece). Trousers: avoid jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, and take ages to dry out. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry more quickly. On warm days shorts may be OK.
Waterproof jacket: carry one in your rucksack when walking in all but the calmest of weather. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Hat or cap: useful for staying warm in winter and shaded in summer. Gloves: essential in winter and ideally waterproof.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, this should be comfortable to wear and allow you to move your arms freely.
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter. Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days.
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated. Snacks: a range of biscuits, energy bars, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit (for example) are always good to have. Put them in your rucksack where they are easy to find.
Water and other fluid: bring between one and two litres, depending on season of the year and temperature. A combination of water, fruit juice, energy drinks and a hot drink is a good idea.
Medicines: essential if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments, etc. A personal first aid kit with bandages and paracetamol or ibuprofen (for your own use only) is a good idea.
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe.
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch, snacks and plenty to drink. Depending on the weather, having something hot to drink is recommended.