A scenic walk to Little Langdale & Cathedral Quarry with views over the valley & fells. Loose gravel, gradual up & downhill slopes with little elevation gain. The steepest section is the access point into Cathedral Quarry. Paths can be flooded after rain.
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54.41, -3.05 · rel 19905344
54.41, -3.05 · rel 19905344
Hodge Close to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston
2,2 km from Hodge Close Car Park, High Oxen Fell Road, Holme Ground, Skelwith, Coniston, LA21 8DJ;NY31570167 to Cathedral Quarry, Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PB;NY31414 02905 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Hodge Close Car Park, High Oxen Fell Road, Holme Ground, Skelwith, Coniston, LA21 8DJ;NY31570167
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Cathedral Quarry, Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PB;NY31414 02905
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2,2km
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× viewpoint
Little Fell
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365 m off route
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The Cathedral chamber
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70 m off route
0,3 km
12%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hodge Close to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is 2.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hodge Close to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston takes approximately 34 min to complete.
No, Hodge Close to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hodge Close Car Park, High Oxen Fell Road, Holme Ground, Skelwith, Coniston, LA21 8DJ;NY31570167 to Cathedral Quarry, Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PB;NY31414 02905. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hodge Close to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston starts at Hodge Close Car Park, High Oxen Fell Road, Holme Ground, Skelwith, Coniston, LA21 8DJ;NY31570167.
Hodge Close to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Hodge Close to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is maintained and managed by National Trust.