Day 9 - Sunday 16th September

Great Langdale to Ambleside
8.5 miles, 4 hours (including pub visits)


About the day

It was raining as we left our B&B, for the first time this holiday. We got a lift back to the path at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel to walk the section that we had missed the day before.

The rain overnight had swelled the falls at Dungeon Ghyll.





We followed a good track, again part of the Cumbria Way, towards the Stickle Barn Tavern and New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.


Here officials were preparing for the Langdale Marathon due to start later that day.








Crossing to the far side of the valley we followed a good path to Oak Howe. The cloud was low, cutting off the normally good views of the Langdale Pikes. Stickle Ghyll waterfall stood out full of water.





At the head of the valley Crinkle Crags and Bowfell were completely hidden from view.






We continued along a good track past Baysbrown Farm through woodland to reach Elterwater.




41) Britannia Inn, Elterwater - 12:00pm

Small cosy bar with good beer. Nice seating area in front.


As we sat in front of the pub the marathon runners passed us by. We felt quite lazy sitting drinking beer as they ran by.




Leaving Elterwater we could see the approaching cloud becoming heavier and rain laden. We could only imagine the familiar view of the Langdale Pikes from here today.


The final section of the walk around Loughrigg Tarn and below Loughrigg Fell to Ambleside was rather wet. We arrived in the town centre and made our way to the nearest pub.




42) Sportsman Inn, Ambleside - 2:15pm

Friendly relaxed pub. Larger and better than expected inside.


After lunch at the Sportsman we headed to the final two pubs left to visit.




43) Queens Hotel, Ambleside - 3:15pm

Large smart bar. Relaxed and comfortable.




44) Golden Rule, Ambleside - 4:20pm

Lovely cosy old bar, full of character.





Finally we returned to Bridge House where we had started out just over a week ago. A thoroughly enjoyable walk, highly recommended!