Do you remember your first time? For Nick Livesey, a mind-altering experience in the Lake District showed him that the hole ...

The primary site, situated on the slopes of the Langdale Pikes, is sometimes described as a 'stone axe factory'. The handaxe we found is a piece of shaped, pyramidal grey-green rock. It fits the ...

We look at the skills you’ll need to tackle this classic route. Slicing across the face of Pavey Ark in the Langdale Pikes, Jack’s Rake is one of the Lake District’s most tempting little scrambles. It ...

We look at the skills you’ll need to tackle this classic route. Slicing across the face of Pavey Ark in the Langdale Pikes, Jack’s Rake is one of the Lake District’s most tempting little scrambles. It ...

I’ve got pictures of the sign at the entrance; the panoramic views of Windermere - the largest lake in England - and the mighty impressive Langdale Pikes and Coniston Fells, as well as the jetties.

Where it meets the Langdale road, the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is across an ancient bridge on the left. Depending on the season you climb Esk Pike you may need some extra essentials, so check out ...