“The virtues of Helm Crag have not been lauded enough. It gives an exhilarating little climb, a brief essay in real mountaineering, and, in a region where all is beautiful, it makes a notable contribution to the natural charms and attractions of Grasmere”

A Wainwright

Helm Crag makes a stunning shorter days walking from the ever popular village of Grasmere, stunning views, an interesting rocky summit and plenty of history make this short climb a must.

The views from the summit are exceptional, north and east the hugh ridge of Helvellyn and Fairfield dominate and to the south Grasmere gives way to Windermere and then Morcambe Bay, on a good day we can see as far as the Yorkshire Dales.

Summits included on this route:
Helm Crag405 metres / 1329 feet

“This is a splendid little climb; if it has a fault it is that it is too short”

A Wainwright

A great shorter walk suitable for a half day or an evenings excursion during the summer months Helm Crag really has something for everyone.

From Grasmere we will follow Easdale Road out of the village, passing Lancrigg, once home to a famous explorer but nowadays a well renowned hotel and restaurant. The path leaves the valley floor and climbs up through the old quarry workings on the southern flank of Helm Crag, before easier ground above the quarries takes us up by White Crag and onto the grassy slopes towards the summit of Helm Crag.

A few rocky steps are crossed before we reach the rocky summit of the fell, toped by the Howitzer, the highest point of Helm Crag and a grade 1 scramble to get to the summit. Don't worry though if you don't fancy climbing the rock Wainwright himself never made it to the top of the Howitzer!

From the summit of Helm Crag we follow the ridge to the north west, dropping down to Bracken Hause, here a new path descend north from the ridge, zig zagging down the fellside at an easy gradient to the wooden footbridge crossing Green Burn near to the waterfalls.

A short walk down the valley here brings us to Helm Side and the lane back into Grasmere.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

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Where to meet: Grasmere Village
Postcode: LA22 9SS
Grid Reference: NY 337 076

Directions

Grasmere can easily be found off the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick. Follow the signs into the village and park in one of the many car parks, we will meet in the centre of the village on the corner of Easdale Road, opposite Sam Reid´s Bookshop.

Bus Services

Ambleside is well served by buses, the main bus stop is100m away from the meet point.

The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing through Windermere and Grasmere.

The 599 runs regularly through the summer months from Bowness, Windermere and Grasmere.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Kit List:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Helm Crag from Grasmere: Private Guiding

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product Helm Crag from Grasmere: Private Guiding

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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