Helvellyn from Wythburn
Tuesday 16th March 2010
| Difficulty | Medium | |
| Distance | 11km / 7 miles | |
| Time (Approx.) | 5 Hours | |
| Start / Finish point(s) | Wythburn Church, Thirlmere | |
| Postcode of start point | CA12 4TN | |
| Start Time | 10am | |
| Price | £20 per person. Family Tickets from £50 |
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| To Book |
To book a place on this walk simply click the add to cart button above. You will then be able to select the number of places required in the shopping cart. Once the booking is complete you will recieve an email with all the details for the event, along with a link where you can enter your / your groups details. |
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| Availiability: | More than 8 spaces remaining. If booking more than 8 places please ring or email first to confirm. |
The Thirlmere face of Helvellyn gives a good alternative in winter to the more technical western edges.
The ridge south from Helvellyn over Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike is a fine ridge with spectacular views in all directions.
This is a good chance to climb one of the four mountains over 3,000ft in England whilst getting a bit off the beaten track.
Pictures from deanconner.co.ukGuided walks are available on the following dates:
Please select the relavent date for more information.
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Want this walk on another date?
Why not make a private booking? We can take a private booking for this or any other walk on any day of the year.For more information please click here. |
| The Route: |
From Wythburn Church we will climb through the woods to the fell track climbing above Comb Crags to reach the summit of Helvellyn, this route gives wonderful views as we climb above Thirlmere.
We will follow the fine ridge south from Helvellyn over the summits of Nethermost Pike, High Crag and Dollywaggon Pike before descending to Grisedale Tarn and the Raise Beck path down to Dunmail Raise and the track back to Wythburn Church.
| Directions: |
From the South Lakes: Follow the A591 north from Ambleside, passing Grasmere and crossing Dunmail Raise, after descending from Dunmail Raise pass a lane to the left, look out now for an entrance to a car park on the right at Wythburn Church, follow the track to the car park by the church, we will meet here.
| Packed Lunches: |
Please ring or email to book this service or order below.
Sandwiches available are:
- Cheese with or without pickle
- Egg Mayonnaise
- Beef with or without Horseradish
- Roast Ham with or without Mustard
All the above can be provided on white or wholemeal bread with or without salad.
Fruit available includes apples, pears, bananas or oranges
Hot flasks of tea / coffee / hot chocolate / green tea or tomato soup can also be provided, priced at £2 per flask.
| Equipment: |
A printed map and route card for the days walk is provided for each client so that they can follow the days progress.
The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for use by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing. Please ring or email to see what we have available.
Equipment hire is priced at £2 per item to cover laundry costs.
We do not however have walking boots available, we recommend anyone wishing to hire these for the day should contact George Fishers in Keswick|
Each client is expected to bring suitable personal equipment, this should include the following: Winter Walks:Walking Boots If we are walking in snow / ice: Ice Axe* If you have any of the following: Gaiters |