Top Family Friendly things to do in Langdale 

The Lake District is a great place for families and children, and Langdale is no exception. Here are some of the best things to do in Langdale as a family… 

  • Camping 

Langdale offers a great selection of family friendly campsites with plenty of space for kids to enjoy ball games and a night under the stars… 

  • Great Langdale Campsite, National Trust 

2- night minimum stay, prices start at £20 per pitch and vary in size. 

A relaxed campsite set in the heart of the Great Langdale Valley, this National Trust campsite offers pitches for tents and campervans as well as a collection of wooden camping pods. The site is a 10-minute walk from the Sticklebarn pub, which offers kids meals and has a little outdoor play area.  

  • BaysBrown Farm 

First come first served, £10 per person, per night 

BaysBrown is a casual working sheep farm and family site suitable for both tents and campervans situated in the village of Chapel Stile. The Wainwright Inn pub is a 10-minute walk from the campsite and offers a variety of kid’s meals. 

  • Little walks for little legs

When hiking with kids, you want to choose an easy, accessible walk with lots of exciting features. Here’s a few family walks from Langdale to start with… 

  • Mickleden Walk

A walk in the remote valley of Mickelden, this easy, low level walk follows a stony track to the bottom of two ancient mountain passes. The walk starts at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel (a relaxed pub perfect for muddy boots and messy kids) and takes around two hours. The valley has plenty of spots for picnics and safe, open space for kids to run around. 

  • Skelwith Force walk 

An easy, out and back walk to Skelwith Force is ideal for families. Starting a Elterwater Hostel, a path leads from the car park to the waterfall and is around 3 miles. The path is easy to navigate and leads to a picturesque series of waterfalls; a beautiful feature that can be appreciated by all ages. 

  • Walk to Blea Tarn

Hiking to Blea Tarn is a little walk with big rewards, ending at a beautiful tarn reflecting the surrounding Langdale fells. Its great for families offering an opportunity for a little (supervised) swim and a picnic along the shoreline. The walk starts at the National Trust Blea Tarn car park and follows the footpath for around 2 miles taking about an hour. 

  • National Trust holiday activities 

During the school holidays, there will be extra events taking place in Langdale. The National Trust often host days out and activities at the Sticklebarn with past events including bat walks, craft workshops, movie nights, sleeping under the stars and little walking days.