YHA Langdale
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Cathedral Quarry
Overview
A network of quarries above Little Langdale - best known for the main chamber, which is 40ft in height and lit by two windows.
Visit the Visit Cumbria website
Walkers, see the National Trust Hodge Close walk , and specifically waypoint 5, the Cathedral Cavern.
Climbers, this quarry offers a number of routes, including Night of the Hot Pies(E1), Darklands(E3), Basilica(E5), An Alabuse(E2) - all Extreme. See the UK Climbing web page. Access restriction for organised groups. Telephone National Trust Property Manager (Jim Loxam - 015394 41197) for details.
See more details on the Open Street Map website
What makes it special
- Visit this massive, cathedral like quarry
- Climb the routes, all extreme, on Cumbrian rock
(Access restricted for groups of climbers.)
Hostels nearby
YHA Coniston Holly How
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YHA Ambleside
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