Hi all,
I am traveling to the Lakes for 4 days in May to hike and bag some classic peaks and would love to get some input. I will be without a car and staying in hostels, so it seems like Ambleside is the logical choice for a base, but...touristy cities are not really an attraction to me, so staying in Langdale sounds more appealing. How common is hitchhiking if I were to, say, stay in Elterwater and try to hitch into Ambleside before the first bus runs at 10.15?
Regarding walks, I am planning a couple big days (6-9 hours) and then 1-2 shorter days. The big walks that keep popping up are Bowfell/Crinkle Crags, Helvellyn, Fairfield Horseshoe, and the Coniston Round. Anybody have anything to add? Favorites among those? Any recommendations in the 2-4 hour range, leaving from either Ambleside or Elterwater. What about hikes for wet weather or for when visibility is low?
Cheers,
Amelia