Its not often ascended from this side, with most people climbing Scafell Pike from Wasdale or the Corridor Route fromBorrowdale/Seathwaite. Dungeon Ghyll Force is a tall and impressive waterfall in a ravine to the north west of New Dungeon Ghyll. Refreshments at New Dungeon Ghyll, Wainwrights Inn, Chapel Stile and Britannia Inn, Elterwater. You'll then see a large metal gate on the right after less than a minute. Look for a sign pointing you left down a steep track between quarry spoil heaps. The valley was formed by fire and ice. If you continue to use this site it will assume you are happy with it. The sound of the force gradually gets louder as you approach. He explained that this Whorneyside Force Waterfall Walk is easy to reach with a little one, as there isnt much elevation gain. Keep to the track around the right hand edge of the campsite grounds and fields. Arriving by road take junction 40 off the M6 and follow the A66, or from the south you can take junction 36 and follow A591 which takes you to Ambleside, then simply follow the A593, and then signs for Langdale on the B5343. The National Trust's Stickle Ghyll car park at the start of the walk. Its actually a pretty walk between the two, and is both easy and totally flat. If you need accommodation we have details of 60 properties offering rooms near the start of this walk. The trail then continues past the site of Martcrag Moor Axe Factory and the summits of Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag. Hawkshead Hall, Hawkshead. Its a 15 minute drive from Ambleside, 15 minutes from Coniston and 40 minutes from Keswick. The car park is quite small and plenty of walks leave from here, so it can often fill up on sunny weekends and school holidays. Height Gained 600 metres ,Distance 7 km,Time3 hours. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us: You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at [emailprotected] We will treat your information with respect. Even a little bit road walking doesn't detract much. The route above is the Great Langdale Round, but includes an ascent of Pike of Blisco which can be enjoyed as a quick up and down of an evening. Take care. I could see all the way to the bottom of the pool and the water was a brilliant emerald. You are here: Home > Things to Do > Dungeon Ghyll Force, National Trust property on main footpath up to Langdale Pikes. The path was flat and there were lots of sheep grazing. A short walk from the centre of Ambleside, behind the Salutation Hotel, leads to Stock Ghyll Force, a spectacular 70 foot drop waterfall which may be viewed safely from a railed viewpoint. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 12 min to complete. The path starts to go uphill, but it is very gradual and not very strenuous. Drive on for about 1 more mile (1.6km) where you'll see the Old Dungeon Ghyll . It was still sensational, but the best time to come is earlier in the day, when the pool is in full sun and the water colour is even more spectacular. The route becomes a little more exposed in the last section but nothing too difficult to handle and it wasnt long before the kids were making the final push to the top with a scramble up some nicely angled grippy and slabby rock, This, of course, was my second time up Jacks Rake this year as I also did it as part of my Langdale Pikes walk. Here you can enjoy great views on a clear day once you reach the high ground. I'm currently an au pair and I want to share my experiences with you. This trail is therefore best attempted in calm, clear, and dry conditions with prefect visibility. This walk from Chapel Stile takes you across to Grasmere Village over the Wainwright of Silver How which provides an excellent viewpoint over the lake. In hot weather, you might be tempted to go for a wild swim here, as the water looks so clear. Here are some examples: 4 Cottage. The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hote l, or ODG for short, has been welcoming walkers and fell-runners for over 300 years. Youre surrounded on all sides by Langdale Valleys majestic fells and its easily one of the most beautiful areas in the Lake District. When you reach the summit you are rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding area, with Lake Windermere and Elterwater clearly visible. I wouldnt say its difficult, but you need to watch your step, which you havent done to this point. Bear right through the gate beside the buildings and exit the yard down the farm driveway. Dungeon Ghyll Force in a . If youre looking for a quicker hill walk from Great Langdale, then the Pike of Blisco is an excellent option. Near Great Langdale Valley, the Lake . A path alongside Stickle Ghyll is followed back down to finish. After passing through the final farm gate, the track heads briefly uphill and switches from tarmac to gravel. This path is steep, and loose in places, however its well defined and not much a problem to get down this way. The area reminded us to Glencoe. Height Gained 1700 metres ,Distance 22 km,Time7 hours. Beware of some older maps showing the line of the Cumbria Way joining the road and crossing Skelwith Bridge. The climb through Hell Gill Gorge also starts from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel car park and includes a series of lovely waterfalls and more great views. Snow, ice, rain, and high wind will make the trail even more difficult as the paths are narrow and exposed. Follow this round the back of the school, and on to Thrang Farm. Below Dungeon Ghyll Immortalized by Wordsworth who penned his poem 'The Idle Shepherd Boy' in reference to it, the waterfall can be reached via a highly scenic path which leads off from that leading to Stickle Tarn. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Fees apply if youre not a member. Just follow the signs, which say path and then you will soon start a walk on a gravel track. For those looking for something a bit more straightforward than the Climbers Traverse, theres always the Three Tarns approach. This route can be combined with Miles Without Stiles Route 11 (Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge, Route For Many) for a longer excursion (16km round trip). Even though this walk can be done under 2 hours, we wanted plenty of time to take photos, have a picnic and attend to Peters needs, should he want to get out of the carrier. RMKA9E3G - 1870: The 40 foot Dungeon Ghyll Force, a waterfall fed by Dungeon Ghyll. Try this 6.5-mile loop trail near Ambleside, Cumbria. Stickle Ghyll itself looks to be a fantastic (and wet) scramble route and is definitely one to have a go at some time in the future. You can take bus #516 from Windermere, or Ambleside. The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here. Great Langdale from beside Dungeon Ghyll Whorneyside Force is happily one of those rare waterfalls, where even when its more like a trickle, its still an absolute beauty. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners andecologists. Follow the signs carefully through the quarry. I couldn't wait to get going. Just beside the entrance to the car park is the start of a permissive path which is signed for "Dungeon Ghyll and Mickleden". Follow the path through a gate, and along the rough fellside with a wall to your right through prolific summer bracken. We're Cat Smith and Joe Bird, two travel fanatics from the U.K. We both caught the travel bug on solo trips in 2003 and have been hopelessly addicted ever since. In the woods immediately turn left to visit Colwith Force. At this junction, it feels like continuing straight would be the correct route, but if you look out for it you will see a worn down grassy path on the right. The line of Jacks Rake was visible, and it always looks intimidating from a distance. Time - 1 hour : 45 minutes. Brothers Water 3. These two tops are very rocky and scrambling so if you choose to climb them please take care with footing and route selection. After buying a one way ticket to Istanbul we spent a year making our way through Asia before arriving in Australia, where we have been living ever since. We were sold and after doing some research we decided to embark on a hike to find the waterfall. There is another National Trust site in the form of a previous Victorian mansion High Close, which is now a Youth Hostel. You cant see the falls from the path, which adds to the feeling youre getting closer to a wonderful hidden spot. It was a beautiful section as we were surrounded by majestic fells on all sides. Unfortunately, we had to get back to the car, because our parking ticket was about to expire. Explore natures playground and marvel at the stunning scenery on offer. A few experienced dogs along the trail. Heres everything you need to know about visiting Whorneyside Force. Old Dungeon Ghyll Car Park Type: Car Park Great Langdale, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 9JY About Pay & Display car park with 50 spaces. You can either walk towards the main road from Old Dungeon Ghyll and turn right, or you can take the walkers path. Keep with as it then swings left to Oak Howe below Lingmoor. The alternatives are from Seathwaite in Borrowdale, Boot in Eskdale or Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale. Head out on this 16.3-mile out-and-back trail near Grasmere, Cumbria. Keep on the road all the way to High Park Farm. 2023 - Walk My World. Two metal kissing gates here are awkward if you've a sizeable rucksack. Youll then see a large metal gate on the right after less than a minute. After 250m - just under 3km from the car park - youll reach the base of Whorneyside Force. Cross the bridge and then take the path on the right parallel to the stream. Rocky and uneven terrain Or you can visit the Wainwrights Inn at the Langdale Hotel in Chapel Stile. Drop down quite steeply at times on a meandering and rough but pleasant little path. The Stickle Ghyll waterfall and Dungeon Ghyll waterfall are just a short detour. The water is cold, but not absolutely freezing. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Whorneyside Waterfall is a lovely hidden gem, which we had all to ourselves on our recent trip to the Lake District. I will always tell you. Marketing PermissionsMud and Routes will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Bear left away from the road down a short track to a minor road junction. Co-ordinates: 54.4382245, -3.1401110 Vital Statistics: Length: 6.25 miles (10 km) Ascent: 1,968 ft (600 m) Time: 4.25hrs: . Anyone whos read our Walks from Ambleside and Grasmere articles will start to think weve got something for Loughrigg Fell as it does seem to creep onto a lot of our articles recently! After a while you wonder when the path will drop down to cross the fields to Dungeon Ghyll. Bear right along the beck to exit the woods via a gate on the left onto the Little Langdale road. 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