Classic Ridges: Langdale – 2 Days
A professionally led two-day ridge and scrambling experience in Great Langdale, focused on calm movement, good decision-making, and confidence on steeper ground.
At a Glance
- Duration2 days
- LocationGreat Langdale, Lake District
- SeasonMay – September
- Group sizeMaximum 4 people
- Minimum age16+
- Price£195 per person (introductory)
- AccommodationNot included
- Payment20% deposit, balance 2 weeks before
Is this for me?
This two-day Langdale experience is designed for people who enjoy hillwalking and want to feel more confident on steeper ground and exposed lines, with professional guidance throughout.
You don’t need scrambling experience or specialist skills. A reasonable level of fitness, a steady approach, and an openness to learning as you go are far more important.
These are professionally led days, run at a calm, supportive pace with time to pause, discuss options, and build confidence as the two days progress.
- Minimum age: 16+
- Comfortable with heights and exposure
- Good hill fitness for full mountain days
The 2-day itinerary
Exact routes are chosen on the day to suit weather, conditions, and the group. This is the typical shape of the two days.
Day 1 — Langdale ridges & scrambles
We begin in Great Langdale, using classic ridges and scrambly lines to build confidence on steeper ground. The day focuses on movement, balance, and decision-making in more complex terrain.
- Steep ground movement and foot placement
- Using hands naturally where needed
- Calm pacing and good judgement
Day 2 — Progression & route choice
The second day builds on day one with longer ridges or more sustained terrain, chosen to suit conditions and how the group is moving. Options allow us to increase challenge without forcing objectives.
- Progression to longer or more committing lines
- Route choice shaped by conditions
- Confidence-building rather than box-ticking
Route choice, conditions & leadership
Langdale’s terrain offers a wide range of ridges and scrambly lines, and conditions can vary significantly from day to day. Flexibility is an essential part of moving safely and enjoyably in this environment.
Throughout the two days we’ll talk openly about route options and how conditions affect them. Route choices are made collectively, with guidance from your guide, taking into account the weather, the ground, and how the group is moving.
This approach allows us to adapt the challenge to suit the day, choosing routes that feel appropriate and rewarding rather than forcing a fixed plan.
- Safety and good judgement come first
- Routes may change to suit weather or group movement
- The guide’s decision is final where safety is concerned
- The focus is on learning and confidence, not ticking routes