Being Green at Langdale |
What we can do to make your holiday a more sustainable one |
What you can do to make your
holiday a more sustainable one |
Car Free Activities
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Langdale encourages car free activities by providing relevant
information for guests and visitors along with secure car parking
for while guests are off site
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There are many car free activities
and off site in close proximity to Langdale. Contact the
Spa reception for
more details.
There is a public bus service which stops outside the resort,
timetable available from reception.
Fresh Air is Free Campaign
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Public Transport Drop Off
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Langdale works with partners such as Jennings
and Friends of the Lake District to encourage use of public
transport -
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Information on Walking and Cycling
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Langdale is situated in an
area suitable for walking and cycling and supports and visitors
in undertaking this activity
with information and advice
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Information on walks and cycle routes is available
from the Spa Reception or online. |
Cycle hire information
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information on cycle hire and routes is available
from the Spa Reception or online.
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Information on cycle hire and
routes is available from the the Spa Reception or online. |
Walking and cycling organisations
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Langdale supports organisations such as Langdale
and Ambleside Mountain rescue team and raises funds for footpath
repair and maintenance. More
information.
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| LangdAle - The Valley Pub Crawl - Mobile App |
The Langdale Estate has developed The LangdAle App - Leave
your cars behind and walk the Langdale Valley's |
Download the LangdAle App to your iphone or Android phone
and follow the LangdAle Pub Crawl through the Langdale Valley's
enjoying the amazing scenery and visiting the excellent traditional
Lakeland pubs along the way.
Download the App
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| Electric Car Charging Points |
The Langdale Estate has installed the first Electric Car
Charging Point in the Lake District |
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Cycle Storage
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Cycle storage is not available on site
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Please contact
us to discuss the best way to
safely accommodate bicycles during your stay
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Coach Parking and Switch Off Policy
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Coach parking is available at Langdale please
contact the Group Travel Co-ordinator jackie@langdale.co.uk -
015394 38024
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If you are bringing a group to Langdale we offer
coach parking. Please contact
us for more details.
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Staff Travel
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A staff bus service is available
from Workington and Kendal. Other members of staff are encouraged
to car share and we participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Business Vehicles are Ecofriendly
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All company vehicles are sourced
with fuel efficiency and longevity in mind wherever practical.
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Carbon Management
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Natural and Cultural Heritage Initiatives
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As part of Langdale's commitment
to preserve the cultural heritage of the site information
is provided at numerous
locations including in the guest information in every room.
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The heritage of the site is
actively promoted on and off line with a Gunpowder
Walk and information about the Estate's
History. Langdale
support the Kurt Schwitters project and the Amitt Trust
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Information on local cultural attractions
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Langdale works with numerous local attractions
and events to promote their activities through leaflets and
the website
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Details of local cultural attractions can be
obtained on site from the Gateway reception or online at www.golakes.co.uk
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Cultural events and festivals
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Langdale supports local cultural
events such as the Langdale Gala and Coniston Show, Langdale
Marathon through attendance and marketing services.
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Details of local cultural events and festivals
can be obtained on site from the Gateway reception or online
at www.golakes.co.uk
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Information about nature-related attractions
in the area
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Due to its location Langdale
is in close proximity to a number of natural attractions
and works with a
number of partners to support and promote these attractions
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Information on natural heritage
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Langdale promotes natural heritage
on site and supports local partners who preserve and promote
natural heritage
such as the National Park Authority, Friends of the Lake
District, The National Trust and many more.
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Nature Diary
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Langdale asks guests to log
sightings of a variety of wildlife. Results are collated
to assist with nature conservation.
The Nature Diary is available from Gateway, Spa and main reception
in a Nature Diary.
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During your visit please take
the time to complete the Nature Diary and assist us in preserving
and enhancing Langdale's
nature conservation
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Native Tree Planting
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We have a native tree planting
policy.
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We have recently planted 2
new native hedges and 100 trees at Birch Wood. |
Wildlife Habitats
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Due to its location and size
the Langdale Estate is home to a variety of wildlife habitat
and actively promotes
their preservation and enhancement.
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Langdale maintains a Nature Trail
at Birch Wood along with encouraging a variety of natural
environments
throughout
the site details of the Nature Trail are available at reception
or online -
Nature
Trail
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Wildlife Refuges
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Birch Wood is actively preserved as a wildlife
refuge as well as a facility for visitors to engage with wildlife
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The Nature Trail which is maintained
at Birch Wood and is home to a number of wildlife refuges
details are available
from reception or online -
Nature
Trail
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Specialist Heritage and Cultural Buildings
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We are committed to maintaining
the balance between development and preservations is
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Some of the buildings at Langdale
date back to the time when much of the estate was a gunpowder
factory. The
Gunpowder Walk is a fascinating way to see how some of the
existing buildings have been converted. Details are available
from reception or online.
Gunpowder
Walk
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Light Pollution
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Langdale has a responsibility
to residents and visitors to the Langdale Valley to minimise
light pollution and we are bound by strict planning regulations.
Environmental
Policy
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The management of Light pollution
is an important part of Langdale commitment limit impact
to the local environment.
Langdale held the first-of-its-kind Dark Sky event.
Find out more
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Accessibility to nature
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Information on accessibility
to nature is available from reception and online.
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The location of Langdale in the Great Langdale
Valley offers excellent accessibility to nature and this is
enhanced on site by the creation and maintenance of a nature
trail
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