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Langdales Axe Factory (Pavey Ark - Thunacar Knott - Harrison Stickle - Pike Of Stickle & Loft Crag)

GPX Download Of Route... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ge6k... AXE FACTORY... Below the summit of Pike Of Stickle on the southeastern side of the hill you'll find Langdales Neolithic Axe Factory The existence of the site, which dates from around 4,000–3,500 BC, was found by chance in the 1930s workers quarried and roughly shaped the volcanic 'greenstone' rock into blanks that were traded around the country. Some of these blanks, that would have been used for making axe heads, have been found as far away as Cornwall and Wessex in the south, up to Scotland in the north. The greenstone comes from the intrusion of a narrow vein of tuff in the volcanic rocks of Great Langdale. Debris and hundreds of "reject" axes have been found on the scree slopes of Pike o' Stickle. Even today, Great Langdale is remote and the climb down to the source of the stone is arduous. How did Neolithic peoples know that this vein of very special stone was there in such a remote and insignificant geological fault? How did they mine it, shape the axes and then polish them to perfection? THE LANGDALE PIKES... Made up of five summits, the Langdale Pikes are one of the Lake Districts more famous walking rounds. Sitting in the iconic Langdale Valley, the Langdale Pikes offer unrivalled views stretching across the picture-perfect landscape of the National Park. Lesser-known than the likes of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn, the Langdale Pikes are one of the Lake Districts best kept secrets. Made up of pikes, knotts and stickles, the much-loved Langdale Pikes offer an array of outdoor adventures, including rock climbing, ghyll scrambling and hiking. The term pike refers to a hill with a peaked summit, whilst a stickle is a hill with a steeper, rocky outcrop at the top. The word “knott” is a traditional Cumbrian term translating to hill. The peaks of Pavey Ark, Thunacar Knott, Pike of Stickle, Harrison Stickle and Loft Crag make up the Langdale Pikes. The term ‘Langdale Pikes’ comes from their position in Great Langdale, surrounding the valley. Pavey Arks main face is a little over a quarter of a mile across and drops about 400 feet. To the south west it merges into the crags of Harrison Stickle, while the northern end peters out into the valley of Bright Beck. Stickle Tarn is wholly within the territory of the Ark, a corrie tarn which has been dammed to create additional capacity. The stone faced barage is low enough not to spoil the character of the pool, and the water is used for public consumption in the hotels and homes below. The tarn has a depth of around 50 feet. Many walkers feel compelled to climb Thunacar Knott in order to complete their list of ‘Wainwright’ fells and they usually do this while climbing the more popular neighbouring fells. The usual starting point is the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Great Langdale and the route goes via Stickle Ghyll, Stickle Tarn and Pavey Ark. Thunacar Knott can also be climbed from Stonethwaite in Borrowdale, via Langstrath and the Stake Pass. The south-western border of Harrison Stickle is formed by the deep ravine of Dungeon Ghyll, which cuts through the parapet of the Langdale Pikes and into the lower hinterland of Harrison Combe. Across the Ghyll westwards are Thorn Crag, Loft Crag and finally Pike of Stickle. Pike of Stickle stands at the western end of this system and its crags fall south from the summit, presenting an arresting view from the valley floor 2,000 feet (600 m) below, or from further afield. Loft Crag stands next along the rampart, with Thorn Crag and Harrison Stickle further to the east. 'Behind' Pike of Stickle to the north is the depression of Harrison Combe. To the east, between Loft Crag and Harrison Stickle is the subsidiary top of Thorn Crag. This is sometimes counted as a Langdale Pike in its own right, but only Birkett amongst the major guidebooks takes this view. #cinematic #dji #drone #djimini2se #mountains #mountain #rivers #hills #hillwalking #fellwalking #waterfall #lakedistrict #cumbria #lakedistrictnationalpark #nature #hiking #getoutside #wainwrights #birketts #hewitts #marilyns #wellbeing #alfredwainwright #billbirkett #liveyourbestlife #mentalhealthmatters