COLWITH FORCE VIA LOW HACKET AND STANG END

Description

This interesting scenic route makes a clockwise perambulation around the Little Langdale valley. Descending on the north side and rising on the south it is an outing suitable for all seasons and most conditions. From the centre of the village pass the Three Shires Inn, Wilson Place Farm and Low Hacket to cross the River Brathay by Colwith Bridge before rising by Colwith Force Waterfall, High Park and Stang End to re-cross the river by Lang Parrock Footbridge. (1.9) 12 Page.

LENGTH: 4½km
TIME: 1-1½ hours
DIFFICULTY: Easy though making descent and ascent (some 400m combined) for much of its length
START & FINISH: Limited Parking centre of Little Langdale (316034)
ALTERNATIVE START: Very limited parking south of Colwith Bridge
MAPS: OS L90 or OL7
HOSTELRIES: Three Shires Inn