Bowfell – Angle Tarn loop from Great Langdale

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Bowfell – Angle Tarn loop from Great Langdale

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Bowfell – Angle Tarn loop from Great Langdale

05:51

15.8km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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165 m

The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

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Open every day from 8am to 10pm. Ideal place to enjoy a drink and/or snack after a walk. Nice terrace.

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1.49 km

Great Langdale is a spectacular, U-shaped glacial valley in the heart of the Lake District National Park, renowned for its dramatic fells, waterfalls, and world-class hiking trails. Dominated by the …

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2.91 km

Path to the Farm in Lake District National Park

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No way through for bikes. There's actually a sign, at the farm, stating "no cycling" beyond the farm

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4.39 km

View of Great Langdale

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There are great views Down the valley to Great Langdale and beyond

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6.02 km

Three Tarns

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Great spot for a dip....but chilly mind!

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6.81 km

Bowfell

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Muscular and feature-packed, Bowfell must rank among England’s very best. Commanding prime real estate over three popular valleys – Great Langdale, Langstrath and Eskdale – it looks magisterial from all …

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9.06 km

Angle Tarn

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Angle Tarn is one of those glorious high Lakeland pools that is hidden up amidst rugged, mountainous splendour. Makes for a great place to wild camp before striding out onto …

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9.89 km

Path to Angle Tarn

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

4.36 km

1.66 km

894 m

357 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

3.28 km

2.37 km

1.52 km

1.31 km

1.17 km

217 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

August 16, 2024,Bowfell

The weather is perfect for the planned tour on Bowfell, which at 902m is only 76m lower than the neighbouring Scafell Pyke, the highest mountain in England. It is recommended that you only do the tour when visibility is good. Some of the paths are very well maintained, others not at all, and there are no markings. We don't always …

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