Hodge Close and Little Langdale
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"Explore Little Langdale and the gaping hole of Hodge Close Quarry."
Walk directions
From the parking area, follow the road down through the hamlet of Hodge Close and on through a gate. The road continues as a track, though classed as a public road, descending into the woods. Follow the track, past open fields and through more woods before a short descent leads to Stang End Farm.
Bear left to find a gate immediately to the left of the first cottage. Pass through the gate, which has a footpath sign, and follow the track down between stone walls. The track opens into a field with a gate and stile. Follow the path bearing right and crossing the field, often flooded, to cross the Lang Parrock footbridge, with steps at both ends, spanning the River Brathay. Ascend the field and take the gate out onto the road. Go left up the road through Little Langdale village to pass the Three Shires Inn.
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Terrain
- Stony paths and tracks, road
Landscape
- Disused slate quarries, village below high fells, wooded dales, river
Dog friendliness
- Generally good; sheep grazing and short road section
Parking
- On Hodge Close Quarry Bank by roadside
Toilets en route
- None on route
About the walk
From Yewdale, the quiet vale of Tilberthwaite corkscrews northwards between brackened and craggy fells into a narrow wooded corridor that reaches the River Brathay in picturesque Little Langdale. A predominance of thick oak and deciduous woods cloak the valley flanks and bottom. Within these woods,...
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About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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Lowfield House and Wetherlam View
Surrounded by spectacular Lake District scenery, Lowfield House in Little Langdale is a luxurious property overlooking Little Langdale Valley and fells including Lingmoor and Wrynose Pa...
Lowfield House
Surrounded by spectacular Lake District scenery, Lowfield House in Little Langdale is a luxurious property overlooking Little Langdale Valley and fells including Lingmoor and Wrynose Pa...
Carr Crag Lodge
Detached property Carr Crag Lodge sits at the foot of the beautiful Langdale Valley in the heart of the Lake District National Park. It’s a peaceful location but only a short drive from...
Carr Crag Lodge
Detached property Carr Crag Lodge sits at the foot of the beautiful Langdale Valley in the heart of the Lake District National Park. It’s a peaceful location but only a short drive from...
Monk Coniston
Once home to Beatrix Potter and now a perfect hiking base, Monk Coniston is a 19th-century country house in lovely gardens with views over Coniston Water. Tastefully decorated bedrooms ...
The Britannia Inn
A farmhouse built about 500 years ago, The Britannia became an inn during the 19th century. For many decades it was a local for quarrymen and gunpowder factory workers, who would be ama...
Mill Brow Cottage
Mill Brow Holiday Cottage is located in Skelwith Bridge in the heart of the Lake District National Park, just 2.5 miles from the popular lakeside town of Ambleside. It is only a short w...
Mill Brow Cottage, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NH
Mill Brow Holiday Cottage is located in Skelwith Bridge in the heart of the Lake District National Park, just 2.5 miles from the popular lakeside town of Ambleside. It is only a short w...
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