The Langdale Axe
Why Neolithic Cumbrians braved bears, wolves, lynx and a 2,000 foot drop to create a Stone Age wonder tool
At the centre of the Lake District there is a mountain peak shaped like a scoop of ice cream.
The sides of this eminence are sheer and the view from the top is sensational.
Standing over 2,000 feet, the dome of Pike o’Stickle is visible 100 miles away on a clear day.
It is a magnet for advanced fell walkers, but …
