Description
About Bowfell & Crinkle Crags Guided Walk.
Bowfell is arguably one of the most iconic mountains in the Lake District and due to it’s fairly central location, can be seen from many areas whilst walking in the Lake District Fells. The views from the summit of Bowfell at 902m high are spectacular, offering stunning views especially across to the Scafell range and the Southern Fells aswell (towards Coniston), with many other areas of the entire Lake District visible.
We’ll start our route at the Old Dungeon Ghyll carpark in Great Langdale and then walk up to the head of the Oxendale valley by ascending the path towards Cold Pike. If everyone is feeling up to it and the conditions are good, then we have the option of doing a short detour to the summit of Cold Pike (which would be an extra Wainwright for the day). We will then continue along the ridge of Crinkle Crags which has incredible views down the valley of Great Langdale before then finally ascending to the summit of Bowfell at 902m (2,959ft). We will then descend from Bowfell via its eastern ridge (known as ‘The Band’) and return back to our start point at the Old Dungeon Ghyll carpark.
A stunning Lake District walk in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Lake District.
Route Facts – Bowfell & Crinkle Crags Guided Walk
Route Name: Bowfell & Crinkle Crags Guided Walk from Great Langdale.
Distance: 8 miles (12.9km)
Total Ascent: 3,399ft (1,036m)
Time to Complete: 5-7 hours.
Summits Covered: Crinkle Crags, Bowfell (Option of Cold Pike too if everyone wants).
Wainwrights: 2 (or 3 with Cold Pike).
Start point: Old Dungeon Ghyll Carpark. (OS grid Ref NY 28639 06138)
Route Type: Circular
What to Expect / Previous Experience
Most of the walks I offer are suitable for beginners with no hillwalking experience, although you should be fit, be able to walk up to 8 miles on very rough, rocky terrain and expect a tiring, physically demanding day in the hills. Bowfell & Crinkle Crags is a mountain route and you will need to walk over boulders & rocks in places. If you’re already an active person who’s used to walking a few miles at the weekends or you have done mountain routes before without issue – or are pretty fit and healthy then you should be fine. Please let me/us know if there are any physical or medical conditions beforehand and we will proceed accordingly.
It is also worth remembering that the weather can also play a big factor in the day with wind, rain and poor visibility (ie. not many views). Despite poor weather we will still have a fab fun day out. I can honestly say I’ve never not enjoyed a day in the hills, even when its been chucking it down with rain (it can even actually make it more fun sometimes).
What You Will Need to Bring
When you book with us, you will be sent a full kit list of what you will need to bring on the day. It is your responsibility to make sure you have these things or you won’t be able to go up the mountain. The weather can turn extremely quickly and it’s important that each member of the group is sufficiently prepared for this, as well as has enough food and water for themselves for the walk.
A typical kit list for a day hike would include:
• A backpack, large enough to fit everything in (around 30 litres ish)
• Lunch (eg sandwiches).
• Snacks to eat along the way for energy.
• Water (1.5 litre recommended, no less).
• Warm Hat & Gloves.
• Midlayer (eg. Fleece) & a spare.
• Waterproof Jacket.
• Suitable trousers for hiking in the rain (not jeans, joggers or similar).
• Waterproof overtrousers (to wear if needed over your hiking trousers).
• Suitable hiking boots for rough / mountainous terrain (not trainers).
• Warm jacket (in case we stop) – a down jacket or something similar.
• We recommend wearing Merino wool hiking socks for comfort.
• A plastic bag to take rubbish away
• Sun protection (suncream & sunglasses).
• Any medication you may need.
Optional:
• Walking Poles (some people find they help, others don’t).
• Head Torch.
• Camera
Your Mountain Leader / Guide will carry a group First Aid kit, navigational equipment, maps and emergency group shelter.
About Me, Your Guide
Adrian Conchie – Mountain Leader
Extremely passionate about being outdoors, I offer guided walks in the Mountains and hills of the Lake District, Snowdonia, Peak District & Yorkshire Dales, as well as other low level hiking trails. I spend nearly every moment of my spare time either in the mountains, or hiking various trails in the UK. I like to set myself challenges and I am currently climbing all 446 mountains of England & Wales (currently I have done 362). I have also completed several other challenges, like completing all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District, doing the 47 mile Windermere Way in 1 day, the 77 mile Cumbria Way in 2 days, the West Highland Way in 3 days and more!
I believe the outdoors provides an unbeatable way of keeping healthy, both physically & mentally. It is the perfect way to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and being outdoors amongst nature is personally my ultimate therapy. I love being able to inspire others and to show them the benefits that the Outdoors can bring, which is one of the reasons I became a Mountain Leader.
Will you still go in bad weather?
In most cases, we will still go out and proceed with the route if there is rain, poor visibility and moderate wind. However, the safety of the group is my main priority and as I’m sure you can understand if I/your guide deems the weather conditions to be dangerous, (very strong winds / thunderstorms for example) – then I will make the decision to cancel that particular route and offer an alternative. I always like to have a plan B and in most areas, we can still have a fabulous, fun and memorable day out doing a lower-level route whereby the weather would be less of a concern.
Any Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about doing Bowfell & Crinkle Crags from Great Langdale, or any other route. I’d be happy to help – Click Here to get in touch.
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