On our way to Blencathra, we have stopped for a break and to visit the local area of Little Langdale.

This mountain area is stunning with narrow roads and beautiful views and only few miles away from Windermere.

There are no car parks in the area so we found a spot on the road near Three Shire Inn. The Inn has few car parks space for customer only.

At just 15 min walk from the Three Shire Inn, there is a lovely touristic place called Cathedral Cave. It is very remote and easy to miss so follow the route until you reach the entrance on the cave.

The cave has been shaped by industry, with records of quarrying dating back in sixteenth century. The quarries were used to extract green slate, which is still used for walls and roofing today.

Once you enter through the tunnel you will see the walls shaped by the miners, which lead you to the first chamber. The quarries in Little Langdale are often know as ‘Cathedral Quarry‘ for the spectacular cavern in the first chamber. There are other linked pits and underground workings which are not accessible.

Cathedral Cave is owned and managed by National Trust.

The climb to the cave is very accessible and the views, like everywhere else in Lake District are breath taking.

There is also a popular touristic place near the Cathedral Cave called Slate Bridge that we would like to visit on another ‘Hike and Travel‘ trip.

This route is very short, relaxing walk around 1 mile and it is definitely worth visiting.