Bow Fell from Langdale
A tough walk from Langdale covering four Wainwrights of Pike o' Blisco, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and Cold Pike.
We start this walk in stunning Langdale and straight away the views open up as we climb to Three Tarns. The rough summit of Bowfell with it's magnificent views in all directions is easily reached from here and then it's on to Crinkle Crags (all 5 of them!), described by Wainwright as the best ridge mile in Lakeland! The rough volcanic rocks make for some tough walking, before we reach Red Tarn we cross to ascend Cold Pike (with 3 crinkles of it's own!) and finally Pike o' Blisco, our last summit before the long walk down Brown Howe back into Langdale. We will definitely have earnt a drink at the historic Old Dungeon Ghyll Pub at the bottom!
What to Bring
- Rucksack or backpack that can carry all your kit
- Walking boots or shoes with plenty of grip.
- Waterproof coat and trousers
- Spare warm layer, e.g. fleece or thermal that packs fairly small
- Warm hat and gloves
- Packed lunch and snacks – you might be more hungry than normal!
- Water or juice – at least a litre but more on hot days
- A hot drink on cold days
- Any personal medication that you might need during the walk.
- What other things might be useful?
- Walking poles
- Sunhat & sun cream
- Blister plasters such as Compeed
- Buff
- Head torch
- **Please do let me know if you have any questions about kit, buying kit or would benefit from borrowing kit (there may be a small charge for this)**