Frenchman in need of advice for itinerary - Keswick to Langdale
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Hi everyone,
I'm coming all the way from Paris from May 8th to May 12th to walk the lakes with my girlfriend. The plan is to is to sleep in Keswick the first day before trekking across the mountains to Dungeon Ghyll, where we can grab a bus back to Windermere station (and Manchester airport).
The plan is :
May 9th : Hawse end (via the morning boat from Keswick) to Buttermere via Catbells, High SPy, Dale Head, Robinson
May 10th : Buttermere to Wasdale via Haystacks, Innominate Tarn, Beck Head
May 11th : Wasdale to Dungeon Ghyll via Sprinkling Tarn, Pike O Stickle, Stickle Tarn
Do you think it is feasible ? Are there any technical, rough or boggy areas that I should know about ? Do I miss any scenic parts ?
Please let me know if you have any advice, thanks a lot !
Can't wait to be there 
Victor
If you have good fitness and good weather on those days it'll be a good outing. You're following established paths and nothing looks particularly boggy or difficult.
If you are still feeling strong on the morning of the 11th, you could come out of Wasdale up towards Lingmell, either by the nose or Brown Tongue, and go along the Corridor Route to just above Sty Head and then to Sprinkling Tarn. It is really fantastic.
However, some points to bear in mind. If you have not walked here before we have a maritime climate. Weather can change rapidly. And you cannot climb above it. Waterproofs are a must. It can also be windy which can slow your progress dramatically. Have some contingency plans and know some escape routes in case of bad weather.
None of the paths are waymarked once you are above the valley floor. We just don't mark trails. So navigation, map and potentially compass, skills are needed.
Hi Beth,
Many thanks your your advice.
Yes I've considered that if we have really bad weather we will need to change plans and alter the route ! For the last day, I was also considering going through Esk Pike and Bowfell before dropping down the valley through the Band. That will significantly reduce our elevation gain for the day and it seems really picturesque.
Thanks again !
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.