Walk into the wilds of Mickleden, a Langdale valley where clues to Neolithic and Norse settlers lie beneath pikes & crags. This easy out & back route follows the bridleway along the valley floor, on a section of the Cumbria Way. Stoney in places.
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Mickleden Valley Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale
A 6,4 km loop walk in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
6,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
Cup mark artworks
ruins ·
464 m off route
5,0 km
78%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mickleden Valley Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is 6.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mickleden Valley Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale takes approximately 1h 36min to complete.
Yes, Mickleden Valley Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Mickleden Valley Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale starts at Old Dungeon Ghyll National Trust car park, Great Langdale, nr Ambleside, LA22 9JY;NY286061.
Mickleden Valley Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Mickleden Valley Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is maintained and managed by National Trust.