Welcome to Great Langdale Beck

Great Langdale Beck is a picturesque river that flows through the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. The river is surrounded by stunning scenery, including towering mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear lakes. The Great Langdale Beck is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the many hiking trails, fishing spots, and camping sites that are scattered along its banks. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and brown trout.

The Great Langdale Beck is an important part of the local ecosystem, providing a vital source of water for the surrounding flora and fauna. The river is fed by numerous streams and tributaries, which flow down from the surrounding mountains. The water in the Great Langdale Beck is exceptionally clear and pure, making it an ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic species. The river is also an important spawning ground for brown trout, which are a popular target for anglers.

The Great Langdale Beck is steeped in history and folklore, with many ancient myths and legends associated with the river. According to local legend, the river was once home to a giant serpent-like creature known as the Langdale Wyrm. The Wyrm was said to have terrorized the local villagers, until it was finally slain by a brave knight. Today, the Great Langdale Beck is a peaceful and tranquil place, where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the Lake District and immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of the region.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.3°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Langdale C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Underwood
Chapel Stile
Great Langdale
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539437204
School Website
Grasmere C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Johanna Goode
Stock Lane
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9SJ
01539435313
School Website
Ambleside C Of E Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Carrick
Vicarage Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DH
01539432181
School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Danielle Fitzsimons
Shepherd's Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
01539441302
School Website
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
School Website
Borrowdale C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ralf Smits
Stonethwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5XG
01768777686
School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Sharp
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
01539436354
School Website
The Lakes School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sharon Rainey
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1HW
01539440810
School Website
Windermere School And Windermere Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Thomas Hill
Patterdale Road
Browhead
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1NW
01539446164
School Website
Patterdale C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Steels
Patterdale
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0NL
01768482383
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
8.18 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
11.32 Miles
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
13.76 Miles
Foxfield
Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX
14.32 Miles
Green Road
[Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR
14.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Grasmere Taxi Services
015394 35506
2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD
2.22 Miles
Kevin's Taxis
015394 32371
Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB
4.36 Miles
Ambleside Taxis
015394 33842
16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA
4.44 Miles
Billys Taxi Service
015394 31287
28 Kirkfield Rise, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DX
4.49 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
5.89 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 46777
Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD
8.12 Miles
M And A Private Hire Glenridding
017684 82372
1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA
8.12 Miles
Windermere Taxis
015394 44144
10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN
8.23 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel
015394 48899
Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS
8.26 Miles
Heath's Taxis
015394 48946
North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU
8.34 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ellergarth
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Firgarth
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Chapel Stile
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Dungeon Ghyll
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Huntingstile
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Elterwater Village
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Steele Bridge
No More Collections Today
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Red Lion Square
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Special Mailbox:
Little Langdale
No More Collections Today
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Town End D
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White Bridge D
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The Swan D
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Tongue Ghyll
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White Moss
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Park Fell
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Grasmere Surgery
015394 32693
1 Field Foot
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9TB
Ambleside Health Centre
01539 432693
Ambleside Health Centre
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BP
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
Hawkshead Surgery
Bragg Field
Hawkshead
Ambleside
LA22 0QW
St. Mary's Surgery
01539 488484
St.Mary's Surgery
Applethwaite
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1BA
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Local Stores

Langdale
Chapel Stile
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539 437260
Store Website
1.07 miles
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SPAR Compston Road
Compston Road
Ambleside
LA22 9DR
01539 433127
Store Website
4.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BU
01539 432631
4.41 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EQ
01539 488555
vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk
Website
8.28 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery
Southey Industrial Estate
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5NR
01768 772590
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
11.20 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
13.22 miles
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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RT
015315 67899
vet@farmgatevets.com
Website
14.77 miles
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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate
Beezon Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6BW
01539 887988
enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk
Website
15.35 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes.
LA22 9JU
0.96 miles

From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.
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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley.
LA22 9HU
1.57 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.
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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day.
LA22 9TA
1.97 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.
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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery.
LA22 9SE
2.57 miles

Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.
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Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere.
LA22 9LX
3.60 miles

From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.
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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road
Ambleside
Lancashire
LA22 0PP
4.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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