Walking Britain Helvellyn via Striding and Swirral Edges
Introduction to Walk 1156
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Eastern Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km
Ascent - 3250 feet / 985 metres
Time - 8 hours 0 minutes
Grade - hard
This very popular Lake District walk to Helvellyn's summit traverses both Striding Edge and Swirral Edge and provides a memorable day in the Lakeland Fells. This is the classic route onto Helvellyn and starts from Glenridding. Striding Edge is not for the feint hearted and should be treated with respect. Wainwrights included in this walk are - Birkhouse Moor, Helvellyn. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
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Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL5 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL5 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 90 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 90 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Lake District: High Level and Fell Walks
This guidebook describes 30 graded fell walks on the ridges and high peaks of the English Lake District, the UK's most popular national park. Reaching some of England's finest and highest mountain scenery, this guide leads readers to classic horseshoes and traditional ascents as well as lesser-known routes to quieter summits.
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